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What term is used to refer to a new abnormal growth that does not respond to normal growth-control mechanisms?
What term is used to refer to a new abnormal growth that does not respond to normal growth-control mechanisms?
Which stage of cancer indicates the tumor has extended beyond the original site or has spread systemically?
Which stage of cancer indicates the tumor has extended beyond the original site or has spread systemically?
How do normal cells behave when they are crowded or touched by other cells?
How do normal cells behave when they are crowded or touched by other cells?
Which treatment method is used to deliver radiation to the tumor by placing radioactive sources inside the body near the tumor?
Which treatment method is used to deliver radiation to the tumor by placing radioactive sources inside the body near the tumor?
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Why do neoplastic cells continue to grow despite being crowded?
Why do neoplastic cells continue to grow despite being crowded?
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What is the size comparison of a tumor mass at detection compared to its original aberrant cell?
What is the size comparison of a tumor mass at detection compared to its original aberrant cell?
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Which type of cancer does the TNM system not apply to?
Which type of cancer does the TNM system not apply to?
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Which side effect is most frequently encountered with radiation therapy?
Which side effect is most frequently encountered with radiation therapy?
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Which type of tumor may not be completely harmless even if it is benign?
Which type of tumor may not be completely harmless even if it is benign?
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What may alter normal cell growth in adults leading to neoplastic growth?
What may alter normal cell growth in adults leading to neoplastic growth?
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Which stage of cancer means there is some local spread, but the chance for complete surgical removal is good?
Which stage of cancer means there is some local spread, but the chance for complete surgical removal is good?
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Which treatment method uses a large dose of radiation that is delivered to a precise location within the body?
Which treatment method uses a large dose of radiation that is delivered to a precise location within the body?
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What is a chemotherapeutic agent?
What is a chemotherapeutic agent?
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How should chemotherapeutic agents typically be prepared?
How should chemotherapeutic agents typically be prepared?
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What is a common side effect of chemotherapeutic agents?
What is a common side effect of chemotherapeutic agents?
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How can nausea and vomiting be prevented during chemotherapy?
How can nausea and vomiting be prevented during chemotherapy?
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Why should healthcare workers wear gloves when administering chemotherapeutic agents?
Why should healthcare workers wear gloves when administering chemotherapeutic agents?
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What can help preserve skin integrity when experiencing skin reactions from chemotherapeutic agents?
What can help preserve skin integrity when experiencing skin reactions from chemotherapeutic agents?
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Which medication should be avoided while a child is receiving chemotherapy?
Which medication should be avoided while a child is receiving chemotherapy?
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What should parents be cautioned about while their child is receiving chemotherapy?
What should parents be cautioned about while their child is receiving chemotherapy?
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Which treatment option may be necessary if a child is vomiting or unable to take clear fluids during chemotherapy?
Which treatment option may be necessary if a child is vomiting or unable to take clear fluids during chemotherapy?
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Which medication could interfere with the effectiveness of methotrexate?
Which medication could interfere with the effectiveness of methotrexate?
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What procedure is used to help maintain self-esteem during chemotherapy-induced body changes?
What procedure is used to help maintain self-esteem during chemotherapy-induced body changes?
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Which treatment involves transplanting stem cells from a well person's bone marrow to a child with cancer?
Which treatment involves transplanting stem cells from a well person's bone marrow to a child with cancer?
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Which type of stem cell transplant involves the use of a child's own cord blood that was preserved since birth?
Which type of stem cell transplant involves the use of a child's own cord blood that was preserved since birth?
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What is the primary risk for a child undergoing stem cell transplantation during the first 3 weeks after the transplant?
What is the primary risk for a child undergoing stem cell transplantation during the first 3 weeks after the transplant?
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Which type of stem cell transplant involves donation from a twin?
Which type of stem cell transplant involves donation from a twin?
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How long does it take for new stem cells to begin functioning after being transfused into a child?
How long does it take for new stem cells to begin functioning after being transfused into a child?
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Which type of stem cell transplant involves the use of stem cells donated by someone who is histocompatible with the child?
Which type of stem cell transplant involves the use of stem cells donated by someone who is histocompatible with the child?
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