Surgical Management of Cancer
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Surgical Management of Cancer

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What is the purpose of reconstructive surgery in cancer treatment?

  • To manage pain
  • To prevent metastasis
  • To reduce the risk of developing cancer
  • To restore form and function after tumor removal (correct)

    • In the context of cancer treatment, what does an R0 safety margin refer to?

  • Partial removal of the tumor
  • Presence of cancer cells at the surgical site
  • Tumor recurrence after surgery
  • Clear margin indicating no cancer cells at the edge of the removed tissue (correct)

    • What is the main difference between curative and palliative treatment in cancer?

  • Curative aims to cure cancer, while palliative aims to relieve symptoms (correct)
  • Curative is always surgical, while palliative is always medical
  • Curative is only for early-stage cancer, while palliative is only for advanced cancer
  • Curative aims to relieve symptoms, while palliative aims to cure cancer

    • What is the purpose of lymphadenectomy in cancer surgery?

    <p>To remove lymph nodes for biopsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When might reconstructive surgery be performed in relation to tumor removal?

    <p>During the same surgery as tumor removal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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