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What is required for an individual to undergo major surgery?
What is required for an individual to undergo major surgery?
- High tolerance for anesthesia
- No prior history of any medical conditions
- Acceptable performance status and organ function, especially cardiac and pulmonary (correct)
- A specific blood type match
What is a disadvantage of cancer surgery?
What is a disadvantage of cancer surgery?
- The need to remove normal tissue along with malignant tissue (correct)
- The high risk of complications during surgery
- The inability to diagnose the disease accurately
- The limited availability of anesthesia for major surgery
What is essential for optimal treatment planning in cancer cases?
What is essential for optimal treatment planning in cancer cases?
- Relying solely on immunotherapy
- Sole reliance on surgical procedures
- Avoiding any form of chemotherapy or radiation therapy
- Combination and careful timing of surgery along with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and other novel therapeutic approaches (correct)
What does cancer surgery provide in terms of diagnosis?
What does cancer surgery provide in terms of diagnosis?
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What is a drawback of cancer surgery when the cancer is localized?
What is a drawback of cancer surgery when the cancer is localized?
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