3.4 - Detection & Treatment
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Practice Questions
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What is a biopsy?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when doctors check for cancer.
Name one imaging technique used to detect cancer.
💡 Hint: These methods give images of cells inside the body.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of a biopsy?
💡 Hint: Think about its role in identifying issues in tissue.
Is chemotherapy aimed at non-cancerous cells?
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of toxic treatments.
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Challenge Problems
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Considering a patient diagnosed with early-stage, localized cancer, discuss the potential treatment options available and which method might be preferred.
💡 Hint: Think about how the stage of cancer influences treatment decisions.
Evaluate the impact of chemotherapy and its side effects on patients, particularly focusing on quality of life.
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between treating cancer and maintaining patient wellbeing.
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