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What is the somatic mutation theory's explanation for the transformation to a neoplastic state?
What is the somatic mutation theory's explanation for the transformation to a neoplastic state?
Which cancer-causing virus is directly mentioned as being responsible for tumor growth?
Which cancer-causing virus is directly mentioned as being responsible for tumor growth?
Which symptom may lead to the delayed recognition of cancers in children?
Which symptom may lead to the delayed recognition of cancers in children?
In which organs do tumors most frequently occur in children according to the text?
In which organs do tumors most frequently occur in children according to the text?
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What is cachexia often associated with in children with rapidly growing tumors?
What is cachexia often associated with in children with rapidly growing tumors?
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Which virus is associated with Burkitt lymphoma according to the text?
Which virus is associated with Burkitt lymphoma according to the text?
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What is the purpose of a biopsy in the context of diagnosing cancer in children?
What is the purpose of a biopsy in the context of diagnosing cancer in children?
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Why is tumor staging important in the treatment of cancer?
Why is tumor staging important in the treatment of cancer?
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Why is bone marrow aspiration mentioned in the text?
Why is bone marrow aspiration mentioned in the text?
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What procedure is used to document a malignant tumor's extent and progress?
What procedure is used to document a malignant tumor's extent and progress?
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What might be indicated if a child undergoes a radiography, ultrasound, and MRI?
What might be indicated if a child undergoes a radiography, ultrasound, and MRI?
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Why is thorough history taking important at health care visits for children?
Why is thorough history taking important at health care visits for children?
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What is the main purpose of immune cells in a transplanted marrow during stem cell transplantation?
What is the main purpose of immune cells in a transplanted marrow during stem cell transplantation?
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In which type of transplant are stem cells donated by someone who is histocompatible with the child?
In which type of transplant are stem cells donated by someone who is histocompatible with the child?
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What happens to the new stem cells after they are transfused into the child intravenously?
What happens to the new stem cells after they are transfused into the child intravenously?
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During the period before the transplanted marrow begins to function, why must everyone coming in contact with the child follow specific infection control precautions?
During the period before the transplanted marrow begins to function, why must everyone coming in contact with the child follow specific infection control precautions?
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What may be necessary to maintain functional blood components until the transplanted marrow starts functioning?
What may be necessary to maintain functional blood components until the transplanted marrow starts functioning?
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What are some localized effects of chemotherapy?
What are some localized effects of chemotherapy?
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What type of gloves should be worn when administering chemotherapeutic agents?
What type of gloves should be worn when administering chemotherapeutic agents?
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How can nausea and vomiting be prevented during chemotherapy?
How can nausea and vomiting be prevented during chemotherapy?
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What are some categories of chemotherapeutic agents available?
What are some categories of chemotherapeutic agents available?
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What are some potential side effects of cytotoxic agents?
What are some potential side effects of cytotoxic agents?
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How should chemotherapeutic agents that need mixing be prepared?
How should chemotherapeutic agents that need mixing be prepared?
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What should not be encouraged for children who are nauseated during chemotherapy?
What should not be encouraged for children who are nauseated during chemotherapy?
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Why is an IV line for adequate fluid intake prescribed for a drug such as cyclophosphamide?
Why is an IV line for adequate fluid intake prescribed for a drug such as cyclophosphamide?
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What medication should parents be cautioned not to give to children receiving chemotherapy?
What medication should parents be cautioned not to give to children receiving chemotherapy?
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Which treatment is frequently used for children with cancer?
Which treatment is frequently used for children with cancer?
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What can help maintain self-esteem for children and their parents during chemotherapy?
What can help maintain self-esteem for children and their parents during chemotherapy?
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What medication may interfere with the effectiveness of methotrexate, a folic acid antagonist?
What medication may interfere with the effectiveness of methotrexate, a folic acid antagonist?
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