Surgical Therapy in Oncology Lecture Quiz

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What is required for an individual to undergo major surgery?

Acceptable performance status and organ function, especially cardiac and pulmonary

What is a disadvantage of cancer surgery?

The need to remove normal tissue along with malignant tissue

What is essential for optimal treatment planning in cancer cases?

Combination and careful timing of surgery along with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and other novel therapeutic approaches

What does cancer surgery provide in terms of diagnosis?

<p>Access to tissue for initial diagnosis in addition to evidence of disease initiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a drawback of cancer surgery when the cancer is localized?

<p>The need to remove both normal and malignant tissue to ensure an adequate margin of unaffected tissue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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