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What characterizes malignant tumors compared to benign tumors?
What characterizes malignant tumors compared to benign tumors?
Which of the following statements about carcinoma in situ (CIS) is true?
Which of the following statements about carcinoma in situ (CIS) is true?
Which hallmark of cancer involves the ability to avoid programmed cell death?
Which hallmark of cancer involves the ability to avoid programmed cell death?
How does chronic inflammation contribute to cancer development?
How does chronic inflammation contribute to cancer development?
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Which of the following viruses is NOT associated with cancer development?
Which of the following viruses is NOT associated with cancer development?
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What is a key feature of benign tumors?
What is a key feature of benign tumors?
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What does genomic instability in cancer refer to?
What does genomic instability in cancer refer to?
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Which of the following is NOT a hallmark of cancer?
Which of the following is NOT a hallmark of cancer?
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What defines Stage III cancer in terms of metastasis?
What defines Stage III cancer in terms of metastasis?
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What is the primary purpose of tumor markers?
What is the primary purpose of tumor markers?
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Which type of chemotherapy is administered after surgery to eliminate micrometastasis?
Which type of chemotherapy is administered after surgery to eliminate micrometastasis?
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How is Stage IV cancer defined?
How is Stage IV cancer defined?
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What is the function of induction chemotherapy?
What is the function of induction chemotherapy?
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What is a significant downside of using tumor markers in clinical practice?
What is a significant downside of using tumor markers in clinical practice?
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What is the goal of radiation therapy in cancer treatment?
What is the goal of radiation therapy in cancer treatment?
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Which cancer treatment involves surgical intervention to prevent cancer before it develops?
Which cancer treatment involves surgical intervention to prevent cancer before it develops?
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Which symptom is most frequently reported among cancer patients?
Which symptom is most frequently reported among cancer patients?
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What is a common cause of pain in late-stage cancer?
What is a common cause of pain in late-stage cancer?
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Which cancer type commonly metastasizes to the liver?
Which cancer type commonly metastasizes to the liver?
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What is the normal hemoglobin level generally accepted in adults?
What is the normal hemoglobin level generally accepted in adults?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of cachexia?
Which of the following is NOT a component of cachexia?
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What directly causes leukopenia and thrombocytopenia in cancer patients?
What directly causes leukopenia and thrombocytopenia in cancer patients?
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What type of chemotherapy side effect leads to changes in hair and skin?
What type of chemotherapy side effect leads to changes in hair and skin?
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Which factor is primarily responsible for increased infection risk in cancer patients?
Which factor is primarily responsible for increased infection risk in cancer patients?
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What is a significant way that physical activity reduces cancer risk?
What is a significant way that physical activity reduces cancer risk?
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Which of the following statements about dietary components is true?
Which of the following statements about dietary components is true?
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How does alcohol consumption relate to cancer risk?
How does alcohol consumption relate to cancer risk?
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What are the principal consequences of exposure to ionizing radiation?
What are the principal consequences of exposure to ionizing radiation?
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Which type of cancer is primarily associated with ultraviolet radiation?
Which type of cancer is primarily associated with ultraviolet radiation?
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What type of radiation is classified as non-ionizing and low-frequency?
What type of radiation is classified as non-ionizing and low-frequency?
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Which of the following factors contributes to chronic inflammation linked to obesity?
Which of the following factors contributes to chronic inflammation linked to obesity?
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What potential effect can xenobiotics have on human health?
What potential effect can xenobiotics have on human health?
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