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How are cancers defined on a human body?
How are cancers defined on a human body?
- By their site: oral, lung, bowel, breast (correct)
- By their cause: genetic, lifestyle, environmental
- By their symptoms: pain, fever, fatigue
- By their treatment: surgery, chemotherapy, radiation
What is the main reason for the increase in kidney cancer incidence in UK males?
What is the main reason for the increase in kidney cancer incidence in UK males?
- Increase in smoking
- Increase in alcohol consumption
- Increase in imaging and over-diagnosis (correct)
- Increase in obesity
What is a common risk factor for breast cancer?
What is a common risk factor for breast cancer?
- Older age
- Smoking
- Poor diet
- BRCA1 mutation (correct)
What is the trend in cancer incidence rates in the UK from 2012 to 2014?
What is the trend in cancer incidence rates in the UK from 2012 to 2014?
Why is lung cancer incidence in the UK males decreasing?
Why is lung cancer incidence in the UK males decreasing?
What is the main reason for the increase in thyroid cancer incidence in UK males?
What is the main reason for the increase in thyroid cancer incidence in UK males?
What is the percentage increase in oropharynx cancer excluding the soft palate?
What is the percentage increase in oropharynx cancer excluding the soft palate?
What features would lead you to suspect if a tongue ulcer is malignant?
What features would lead you to suspect if a tongue ulcer is malignant?
Which group is affected most by cancer in terms of socio-economic status?
Which group is affected most by cancer in terms of socio-economic status?
What is the most common location of cancer worldwide and why?
What is the most common location of cancer worldwide and why?
What are the top 2 cancers worldwide in terms of incidence?
What are the top 2 cancers worldwide in terms of incidence?
What virus is associated with Burkitt lymphoma and nasopharyngeal carcinoma?
What virus is associated with Burkitt lymphoma and nasopharyngeal carcinoma?
What is an incisional biopsy used for?
What is an incisional biopsy used for?
What are the 5 stages of imaging in cancer care?
What are the 5 stages of imaging in cancer care?
What do computerized tomography (CT) scans show?
What do computerized tomography (CT) scans show?
When is surgery a good option for cancers?
When is surgery a good option for cancers?
What is the primary goal of palliative radiotherapy?
What is the primary goal of palliative radiotherapy?
What is the main difference between external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy?
What is the main difference between external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy?
What is the purpose of neoadjuvant chemotherapy?
What is the purpose of neoadjuvant chemotherapy?
What is the role of ionising radiation in radiotherapy?
What is the role of ionising radiation in radiotherapy?
What is the main advantage of proton beam therapy?
What is the main advantage of proton beam therapy?
What is the purpose of adjuvant radiotherapy?
What is the purpose of adjuvant radiotherapy?
What is the mechanism of action of cytotoxic chemotherapy?
What is the mechanism of action of cytotoxic chemotherapy?
What is the main disadvantage of cytotoxic chemotherapy?
What is the main disadvantage of cytotoxic chemotherapy?
What is the purpose of radical radiotherapy?
What is the purpose of radical radiotherapy?
What is the main difference between chemotherapy and radiotherapy?
What is the main difference between chemotherapy and radiotherapy?
What is the mechanism of Cisplatin, an anti-cancer drug?
What is the mechanism of Cisplatin, an anti-cancer drug?
What is the role of Vincristine, an anti-tubulin agent?
What is the role of Vincristine, an anti-tubulin agent?
How do oncolytic viruses target cancer cells?
How do oncolytic viruses target cancer cells?
What is the mechanism of Anti-PDL1 therapy?
What is the mechanism of Anti-PDL1 therapy?
What is the main aim of cancer therapy?
What is the main aim of cancer therapy?
What is the role of Tamoxifen in hormonal chemotherapy?
What is the role of Tamoxifen in hormonal chemotherapy?
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