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What is cachexia?
What is cachexia?
- Weakness and muscle wasting (correct)
- Low blood pressure and dizziness
- Increased appetite and weight gain
- High energy levels and muscle gain
What is a common local effect of a well-advanced tumour?
What is a common local effect of a well-advanced tumour?
- Weight gain
- Severe pain (correct)
- Increased appetite
- Reduced mobility
What can occur due to compression of ducts or passageways by a tumour?
What can occur due to compression of ducts or passageways by a tumour?
- Improved lung function
- Obstruction necrosis (correct)
- Increased fluid flow
- Enhanced tissue repair
How does anemia contribute to severe fatigue in cancer patients?
How does anemia contribute to severe fatigue in cancer patients?
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What are some systemic effects of increased demands on the body from tumour cells?
What are some systemic effects of increased demands on the body from tumour cells?
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What are the local effects of pain in cancer?
What are the local effects of pain in cancer?
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How does obstruction and necrosis manifest in cancer patients?
How does obstruction and necrosis manifest in cancer patients?
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What are the systemic effects of cachexia and weight loss in cancer patients?
What are the systemic effects of cachexia and weight loss in cancer patients?
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Explain the impact of anemia on cancer patients.
Explain the impact of anemia on cancer patients.
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How can cancer patients experience severe fatigue?
How can cancer patients experience severe fatigue?
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