Cancer Staging Quiz
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What is the purpose of determining the stage of cancer?

The purpose of determining the stage of cancer is to recognize the severity of cancer, assess prospects of survival, plan the best treatment, and discover clinical trials that may be therapeutic alternatives.

Why is the original stage of cancer updated with new knowledge over time?

The original stage of cancer is updated with new knowledge over time to reflect how the cancer has altered over time, even if the stage does not change.

What methods or procedures may a doctor use to determine the stage of the disease?

The doctor may use x-rays, blood tests, and other tests or procedures to determine the stage of the disease.

What information is typically included in staging systems for cancer?

<p>Staging systems for cancer typically include information about the location and size of the tumor, whether the cancer has spread to neighboring lymph nodes, and if it has spread to another portion of the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most often utilized cancer staging system?

<p>The most often utilized cancer staging system is the TNM staging system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the stage of cancer refer to?

<p>The severity of the cancer, such as the size of the tumor and if it has spread</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is knowing the stage of cancer beneficial to the physician?

<p>To recognize the severity of cancer and plan the best treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary technique of cancer reporting used by the majority of hospitals and medical centers?

<p>TNM staging system</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information is typically included in staging systems for cancer?

<p>Location of the tumor, size of the tumor, spread to neighboring lymph nodes, and spread to another portion of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the original stage of cancer over time, even if the cancer worsens or spreads?

<p>It does not change, even though the cancer may</p> Signup and view all the answers

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