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What did the Pap Smear test achieve for cervical cancer?
What did the Pap Smear test achieve for cervical cancer?
- Analyzes CEA and Alphafetoprotein levels
- Lowered the number of yearly deaths by 75% (correct)
- Used for early detection of breast tumors
- Detects mutations in APC gene
What is the purpose of a Virtual colonoscopy as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of a Virtual colonoscopy as mentioned in the text?
- Screening for DNA mutations in Cologuard
- Removal of small polyps from the colon
- Detection of large polyps using X ray scanner (correct)
- Evaluation of course of treatment for liver cancer
Which abnormal cell features are mentioned in the text?
Which abnormal cell features are mentioned in the text?
- Detection of blood in feces sample
- High levels of PSA in the blood
- Presence of mutations in APC gene
- Irregular borders and cell sizes (correct)
What is the primary benefit of mammography as stated in the text?
What is the primary benefit of mammography as stated in the text?
What is the main purpose of a PSA test according to the text?
What is the main purpose of a PSA test according to the text?
Which warning sign of cancer could potentially indicate an advanced disease according to the text?
Which warning sign of cancer could potentially indicate an advanced disease according to the text?
What is the main function of CA-125 glycoprotein?
What is the main function of CA-125 glycoprotein?
Which technique is used to examine the protein makeup of a sample?
Which technique is used to examine the protein makeup of a sample?
What can lead to false positive results in diagnostic tests?
What can lead to false positive results in diagnostic tests?
What is the purpose of the TNM system in cancer diagnosis?
What is the purpose of the TNM system in cancer diagnosis?
How does Oncotype DX from Myriad Genetics classify cancers?
How does Oncotype DX from Myriad Genetics classify cancers?
What is the main purpose of genomic testing in cancer diagnosis?
What is the main purpose of genomic testing in cancer diagnosis?
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