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What is a common side effect of radiation therapy?

Increased appetite

Enhanced immune response

Hair and eyebrow loss (correct)

Improved energy levels

Why might some cancers be considered inoperable?

They have not been diagnosed correctly

They only affect skin cells

They do not respond to chemotherapy

They are located near vital organs (correct)

What delivery method is used for chemotherapy drugs?

Oral ingestion

Intravenous (IV) injection (correct)

Intramuscular injection

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Which of the following statements about chemotherapy is accurate?

It can cause vomiting and diarrhea. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential adverse effect of both radiation therapy and chemotherapy?

Patient fatigue and weakness (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of surgery in cancer treatment?

To physically remove the tumor (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which form of cancer treatment utilizes powerful gamma rays?

Radiation therapy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is often combined with radiation to treat cancer patients?

Chemotherapy (B) Signup and view all the answers

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Cancer Treatments

Radiation Therapy uses powerful gamma rays to target tumors. Gamma rays have the most energy in the electromagnetic spectrum, but also harm healthy cells. This can lead to the destruction of healthy cells surrounding the tumor, and result in the patient becoming significantly weaker. Patients may lose hair and eyebrows during and after treatment.
Chemotherapy involves injecting powerful drugs into the patient's body intravenously (IV). This method delivers drugs directly into the veins of the patient's arm. Chemotherapy has many side effects, including patients becoming weaker and experiencing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It is sometimes combined with radiation to treat patients. Treatment success is not guaranteed.
Surgery involves the surgeon physically removing the tumor. Some cancers are not surgically removable because of the patient's risk of complications in surgery (e.g., location near vital organs such as the heart or brain).

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Explore the various cancer treatments including radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery. Each method has its own benefits and side effects, offering insights into how they target tumors and impact the patient's health. This quiz will enhance your understanding of the complexities involved in cancer treatment.