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What is the main factor that increases the risk of breast cancer according to the text?
What is the main factor that increases the risk of breast cancer according to the text?
What is the primary way that most breast cancers are detected?
What is the primary way that most breast cancers are detected?
In breast cancer staging, what does the 'T4' designation indicate?
In breast cancer staging, what does the 'T4' designation indicate?
Which biomarkers are mentioned in relation to breast cancer prognosis?
Which biomarkers are mentioned in relation to breast cancer prognosis?
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What should be assigned as the pathological prognostic stage group if the recurrence score is less than 11?
What should be assigned as the pathological prognostic stage group if the recurrence score is less than 11?
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What does the 'M0' designation indicate in breast cancer staging?
What does the 'M0' designation indicate in breast cancer staging?
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What is the best way to appropriately assess extra risk in cancer cases?
What is the best way to appropriately assess extra risk in cancer cases?
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Which type of tumors have the third highest incidence and death rates?
Which type of tumors have the third highest incidence and death rates?
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Which factor influences survival in melanoma cases, making it more aggressive?
Which factor influences survival in melanoma cases, making it more aggressive?
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Which characteristic is unusual for melanoma within a dysplastic nevus?
Which characteristic is unusual for melanoma within a dysplastic nevus?
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What are the key characteristics that define a classic melanoma?
What are the key characteristics that define a classic melanoma?
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Which factor imparts a higher risk of melanoma compared to overall time spent in the sun?
Which factor imparts a higher risk of melanoma compared to overall time spent in the sun?
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What is the expected survival rate for cases with well-grade tumors?
What is the expected survival rate for cases with well-grade tumors?
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In terms of tumor size, what survival rate is associated with tumors between 0-1 cm?
In terms of tumor size, what survival rate is associated with tumors between 0-1 cm?
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For cases with poor-grade tumors, what is the survival rate at 10 years after diagnosis?
For cases with poor-grade tumors, what is the survival rate at 10 years after diagnosis?
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Which node status group demonstrates the highest mortality rate among breast cancer cases?
Which node status group demonstrates the highest mortality rate among breast cancer cases?
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At 15 years after diagnosis, which combination of tumor size, grade, and node status would likely show the best overall survival rate?
At 15 years after diagnosis, which combination of tumor size, grade, and node status would likely show the best overall survival rate?
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What is the survival rate at 5 years post-diagnosis for cases with tumors over 2 cm in size?
What is the survival rate at 5 years post-diagnosis for cases with tumors over 2 cm in size?
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What is the common intent of employing surgery in colon cancer cases?
What is the common intent of employing surgery in colon cancer cases?
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At what interval is colonoscopy generally performed postoperatively?
At what interval is colonoscopy generally performed postoperatively?
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What percentage of Stage I colon cancer cases have a high probability of cure?
What percentage of Stage I colon cancer cases have a high probability of cure?
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According to SEER Data, what is the mortality rate of Stage IV colon cancer within the first 5 years?
According to SEER Data, what is the mortality rate of Stage IV colon cancer within the first 5 years?
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Based on grade, which category of colon cancer patients has the highest mortality rate according to SEER Data?
Based on grade, which category of colon cancer patients has the highest mortality rate according to SEER Data?
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What type of data was used to analyze Colon Cancer Mortality by Node Status on page 114?
What type of data was used to analyze Colon Cancer Mortality by Node Status on page 114?
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What is a characteristic of acral lentiginous melanoma as mentioned in the text?
What is a characteristic of acral lentiginous melanoma as mentioned in the text?
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Which feature distinguishes acral lentiginous melanoma from other subtypes?
Which feature distinguishes acral lentiginous melanoma from other subtypes?
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What does it mean when the text mentions that the measured depth on pathological examination can be less than the true prognostic depth?
What does it mean when the text mentions that the measured depth on pathological examination can be less than the true prognostic depth?
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What is a key factor associated with a better response and outcome in melanoma treatment?
What is a key factor associated with a better response and outcome in melanoma treatment?
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Which statement about tumor regression in melanoma is accurate?
Which statement about tumor regression in melanoma is accurate?
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Why is it crucial for a dermatopathologist to distinguish between an atypical nevus and an early melanoma?
Why is it crucial for a dermatopathologist to distinguish between an atypical nevus and an early melanoma?
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