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What percentage of childhood cancer patients are cured and live to adulthood?
What percentage of childhood cancer patients are cured and live to adulthood?
- 50%
- 60%
- 80% (correct)
- 70%
What is the term for the process of a tumor developing a network of new blood vessels to support it with nutrients?
What is the term for the process of a tumor developing a network of new blood vessels to support it with nutrients?
- Apoptosis
- Metastasis
- Angiogenesis (correct)
- Hypertrophy
What is a current area of research in cancer treatment being developed and tested in clinical trials?
What is a current area of research in cancer treatment being developed and tested in clinical trials?
- Gene editing
- Nanotechnology
- Drugs that inhibit angiogenesis (correct)
- Stem cell therapy
What is a common emotional response to a cancer diagnosis?
What is a common emotional response to a cancer diagnosis?
What is a key factor in coping with a cancer diagnosis?
What is a key factor in coping with a cancer diagnosis?
How many new child cancer patients are diagnosed every year?
How many new child cancer patients are diagnosed every year?
What is the term for the process of abnormal cells being eliminated by the immune system?
What is the term for the process of abnormal cells being eliminated by the immune system?
What is a key goal of cancer treatment?
What is a key goal of cancer treatment?
What is a benefit of early cancer detection?
What is a benefit of early cancer detection?
What is a crucial aspect of preventing cancer?
What is a crucial aspect of preventing cancer?
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