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What is the typical 5-year survival rate for Stage 1 localized cancer?
What is the typical 5-year survival rate for Stage 1 localized cancer?
Which cancer type typically has the lowest 5-year survival rate when diagnosed at Stage 4?
Which cancer type typically has the lowest 5-year survival rate when diagnosed at Stage 4?
At which stage is chemotherapy rarely used, except in high-risk cases?
At which stage is chemotherapy rarely used, except in high-risk cases?
What is the common site for metastasis in both breast and prostate cancers?
What is the common site for metastasis in both breast and prostate cancers?
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Which cancer shows a typical 5-year survival rate of 40-70% at Stage 3?
Which cancer shows a typical 5-year survival rate of 40-70% at Stage 3?
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Which stage has the highest failure rate of chemotherapy generally?
Which stage has the highest failure rate of chemotherapy generally?
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What is the most common metastasis site for kidney cancer?
What is the most common metastasis site for kidney cancer?
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Which cancer typically has a survival rate of 5-30% at Stage 4?
Which cancer typically has a survival rate of 5-30% at Stage 4?
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Study Notes
Generalized Cancer Survival Rates by Stage
- Stage 1 (Localized Cancer): Cancer confined to its origin; 80-100% 5-year survival, varies by cancer type (e.g., high for breast, prostate).
- Stage 2 (Early Regional Spread): Cancer may spread to nearby tissues/lymph nodes; ~60-80% 5-year survival, varies by cancer type (e.g., lower for colon than breast).
- Stage 3 (Advanced Regional Spread): Spread to regional lymph nodes or structures; ~40-70% 5-year survival, highly variable by cancer type.
- Stage 4 (Distant Metastasis): Spread to distant organs; 5-30% 5-year survival, some improvements with modern therapies (immunotherapy, targeted drugs) depending on the cancer type.
Common Metastasis Sites for Different Cancers
- Breast Cancer: Bone (most common), lungs, liver, brain.
- Lung Cancer: Brain, bone, liver, adrenal glands.
- Prostate Cancer: Bone (spine, pelvis, ribs), lungs, liver.
- Colorectal Cancer: Liver (most common), lungs, peritoneum.
- Liver Cancer: Lungs, bone, brain (less frequent).
- Pancreatic Cancer: Liver (most common), lungs, peritoneum.
- Ovarian Cancer: Peritoneum, liver, lungs.
- Stomach (Gastric) Cancer: Liver, peritoneum.
- Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer: Lungs (most common), bone, liver, brain.
- Melanoma (Skin Cancer): Lungs, liver, brain, bone.
- Bladder Cancer: Lungs, liver, bone.
- Esophageal Cancer: Liver, lungs, bone.
Chemotherapy Failure Rates by Stage
- Stage 1 (Localized Cancer): Chemotherapy rarely used unless high-risk features or preventing recurrence; minimal failure rates as localized treatment (surgery) is usually effective.
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Test your knowledge on cancer survival rates based on different stages and understand the common sites of metastasis for various types of cancer. This quiz covers localized cancer to distant metastasis, focusing on statistics and essential details relevant to cancer treatment. Ideal for students and professionals in the health sciences.
