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What is a characteristic of cancer cells?
What is a characteristic of cancer cells?
- They multiply at a faster rate than normal cells. (correct)
- They multiply at a slower rate than normal cells.
- They have normal membranes and cytoskeletal proteins.
- They are only found in children.
What is the stage of cancer when the tumor is larger than 5 cm and has spread to 4-9 nodes?
What is the stage of cancer when the tumor is larger than 5 cm and has spread to 4-9 nodes?
- Stage II
- Stage IV
- Stage I
- Stage III (correct)
What does the TNM staging system classify cancer according to?
What does the TNM staging system classify cancer according to?
- Patient weight, tumor size, and node involvement
- Tumor size, patient age, and metabolism
- Tumor size, patient age, and metastasis
- Tumor size, node involvement, and metastasis (correct)
What does the term 'in situ' mean in cancer staging?
What does the term 'in situ' mean in cancer staging?
What is the main difference between Stage 0 and Stage I cancer?
What is the main difference between Stage 0 and Stage I cancer?
What is the purpose of the TNM staging system?
What is the purpose of the TNM staging system?
What is the purpose of debulking in cancer treatment?
What is the purpose of debulking in cancer treatment?
What type of radiation therapy involves a radiation source coming into direct contact with the tumor?
What type of radiation therapy involves a radiation source coming into direct contact with the tumor?
What is the primary goal of curative treatment in cancer?
What is the primary goal of curative treatment in cancer?
What is a potential side effect of radiation therapy?
What is a potential side effect of radiation therapy?
What is the focus of prophylactic treatment in cancer?
What is the focus of prophylactic treatment in cancer?
What is the name of the radiation therapy that involves markings on the skin prior to delivery?
What is the name of the radiation therapy that involves markings on the skin prior to delivery?
What is the primary purpose of a colostomy?
What is the primary purpose of a colostomy?
When should the diet of a patient with a colostomy progress to liquid and then solid food?
When should the diet of a patient with a colostomy progress to liquid and then solid food?
What is the normal color of a stoma after surgery?
What is the normal color of a stoma after surgery?
What is the function of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)?
What is the function of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)?
What is the Bristol Stool Chart used for?
What is the Bristol Stool Chart used for?
What is the purpose of changing the colostomy bag when it is 1/3 to 1/2 full?
What is the purpose of changing the colostomy bag when it is 1/3 to 1/2 full?
What percentage of colon cancer cases arise from polyps?
What percentage of colon cancer cases arise from polyps?
What is the primary goal of secondary prevention in colon cancer?
What is the primary goal of secondary prevention in colon cancer?
Which of the following is a risk factor for colon cancer?
Which of the following is a risk factor for colon cancer?
What is the purpose of a CT-guided colonoscopy in colon cancer screening?
What is the purpose of a CT-guided colonoscopy in colon cancer screening?
What is the name of the 'tumor marker' used in colon cancer screening?
What is the name of the 'tumor marker' used in colon cancer screening?
What is the purpose of abdominal perineal (AP) resection surgery in colon cancer treatment?
What is the purpose of abdominal perineal (AP) resection surgery in colon cancer treatment?
What is the primary characteristic of cancer cells that differentiates them from normal cells?
What is the primary characteristic of cancer cells that differentiates them from normal cells?
What is the purpose of the TNM staging system in cancer?
What is the purpose of the TNM staging system in cancer?
What is the stage of cancer when there is no evidence of invasion of neighboring tissue?
What is the stage of cancer when there is no evidence of invasion of neighboring tissue?
What is the characteristic of a poorly differentiated cancer cell?
What is the characteristic of a poorly differentiated cancer cell?
What is the meaning of 'in situ' in cancer staging?
What is the meaning of 'in situ' in cancer staging?
What is the stage of cancer when the tumor is larger than 2 cm and has spread to 1-3 nodes?
What is the stage of cancer when the tumor is larger than 2 cm and has spread to 1-3 nodes?
What is the characteristic of cancer cells that makes them more common in adults over the age of 60?
What is the characteristic of cancer cells that makes them more common in adults over the age of 60?
What is the purpose of surgery in cancer treatment?
What is the purpose of surgery in cancer treatment?
What is the primary purpose of reconstructive/restorative treatment in cancer?
What is the primary purpose of reconstructive/restorative treatment in cancer?
What is the effect of radiation dermatitis on the skin?
What is the effect of radiation dermatitis on the skin?
What is the primary goal of prophylactic treatment in cancer?
What is the primary goal of prophylactic treatment in cancer?
What is the type of radiation therapy that involves a radiation source coming into direct contact with the tumor?
What is the type of radiation therapy that involves a radiation source coming into direct contact with the tumor?
What is the effect of radiation therapy on normal DNA?
What is the effect of radiation therapy on normal DNA?
What is the primary goal of palliative treatment in cancer?
What is the primary goal of palliative treatment in cancer?
What is the effect of radiation therapy on bone marrow?
What is the effect of radiation therapy on bone marrow?
What is the type of cancer that may begin as noncancerous polyps?
What is the type of cancer that may begin as noncancerous polyps?
What is the most common location of colon cancer?
What is the most common location of colon cancer?
Which of the following is a risk factor for colon cancer?
Which of the following is a risk factor for colon cancer?
What is the purpose of CEA in colon cancer screening?
What is the purpose of CEA in colon cancer screening?
What is the significance of a maroon-colored or black stool in colon cancer?
What is the significance of a maroon-colored or black stool in colon cancer?
What is the purpose of a CT-guided colonoscopy in colon cancer screening?
What is the purpose of a CT-guided colonoscopy in colon cancer screening?
What is the benefit of early detection of colon cancer?
What is the benefit of early detection of colon cancer?
Which of the following is a type of colon cancer surgery?
Which of the following is a type of colon cancer surgery?
What is the purpose of Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) in colon cancer screening?
What is the purpose of Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) in colon cancer screening?
What is the purpose of VEGF?
What is the purpose of VEGF?
According to the Bristol Stool Chart, what does Type 1 stool indicate?
According to the Bristol Stool Chart, what does Type 1 stool indicate?
What should be checked in a colostomy bag?
What should be checked in a colostomy bag?
When can a patient with a colostomy start eating liquid food?
When can a patient with a colostomy start eating liquid food?
What is the ideal color of a stoma after surgery?
What is the ideal color of a stoma after surgery?
What is the purpose of chemotherapy in colon cancer treatment?
What is the purpose of chemotherapy in colon cancer treatment?
How often should a colostomy bag be changed?
How often should a colostomy bag be changed?
What is the focus of radiation therapy in colon cancer treatment?
What is the focus of radiation therapy in colon cancer treatment?
What is the purpose of a VEGF inhibitor in cancer treatment?
What is the purpose of a VEGF inhibitor in cancer treatment?
What is the indication of a small amount of bleeding from the stoma after surgery?
What is the indication of a small amount of bleeding from the stoma after surgery?
