HIV/AIDS and Cancer Overview

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What term is used to describe cancer that has spread from its original site?

Metastasis (correct)
Remission
Tumor
Carcinogen

Which of the following best describes a benign tumor?

Tumor that has metastasized
High energy rays used in treatment
Cancerous cell growth
Non-cancerous cell growth (correct)

What does a biopsy test for?

Level of radiation exposure
Presence of cancer cells (correct)
The presence of a tumor
Types of carcinogens

Which type of cancer is characterized by the growth of cancer in the lymphatic system?

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What is the primary purpose of the drugs used in treating HIV or AIDS?

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Malignant

Cancerous cells or tumor.

Cancer

Abnormal cell growth.

Metastasis

Cancer spreads from original site.

Radiation

High-energy rays used to kill cancer cells.

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Biopsy

Testing cells for presence of cancer.

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Study Notes

HIV/AIDS

A person can still have HIV/AIDS even with a negative test, it may take up to 6 months for the test to show.
Drugs for HIV/AIDS slow the multiplication of the virus.

Cancer

Cancer is abnormal cell growth.
A tumor is a lump formed by cell growth.
Benign tumors are not cancerous.
Malignant tumors are cancerous.
Metastasis is when cancer spreads from it's original site.
A biopsy is used to test cells for cancer.
Remission is the absence of cancer after treatment.
A carcinogen causes cancer.
CAUTION is used to remember the warning signs of cancer.
Sarcomas form in middle tissues (e.g., bones)
Lymphomas are cancers of the lymphatic system.
Carcinomas are cancers that develop on the surfaces of tissues and organs
Leukemia is a cancer of blood-forming cells
Radiation is high-energy rays to kill cancer cells.

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This quiz covers critical information about HIV/AIDS and various types of cancer, including definitions, causes, and treatment methods. Explore key concepts such as drug effects on HIV and the characteristics of different tumors. Test your knowledge on understanding symptoms, treatments, and prevention of these serious health conditions.