Question 1

Stage 3 breast cancer is divided into levels based on the size of the tumor and the degree to which it has spread to nearby tissues and lymph nodes. In which level has the tumor spread to the collar bone or more than ten lymph nodes?

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Question 2

If a breast cancer patient has not responded to treatment and the cancer has spread to the brain, the patient is classified as having Stage ______ cancer.

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When breast cancer has not responded to treatment and has spread to other parts of the body, such as the brain, it is classified as Stage 4. Stage 4 cancer is considered metastatic, indicating it has spread beyond its origin to distant organs.

Question 3

If cancer invades the ______, this can cause an accumulation of blood calcium and may lead to a coma.

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Question 4

Which of the following blood cells would be measured to evaluate a patient for cancer?

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Question 5

Which of the following scanning tools is used to look for abnormalities in the breast that could be associated with cancer?

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Question 6

Which of the following scanning tools is a special type of X-ray that is used to determine if the cancer has spread?

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Question 7

There are several ways a person can be tested to assess their risk of cancer. One is genetic testing. What genetic testing technique is shown in the image provided? 11ee40c6_1844_d32c_b977_4d9fa352e369

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Question 8

There are multiple mutations in the BRCA1 gene that physicians use to determine cancer treatments. Which of the following mutations would indicate the patient has breast cancer and treatment should be explored?

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Deleterious mutations in the BRCA1 gene are associated with an increased risk of breast cancer and should be considered for treatment options.

Question 9

A CBC is conducted to look for changes in the blood associated with cancer. Which of the following is/are measured to detect cancer in the blood?

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Question 10

Physicians will request an analysis of proteins in the blood of possible cancer patients because

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Question 11

Which of the following would be detected in a blood test that would indicate the immune system is responding to cancer?

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Question 12

There are several scanning techniques physicians use to determine the extent of tumors. What type of scan, shown here, can be used to determine the extent of the tumor in the breast? 11ee40c6_1844_fa3d_b977_3332630ec9b6

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Question 13

Chemotherapy can interact with different phases of the cell cycle. What are the main phases that these drugs target?

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Chemotherapy drugs primarily target the S phase (DNA synthesis), G2 phase (preparation for mitosis), and M phase (mitosis) of the cell cycle, where cells are actively dividing or preparing to divide.

Question 14

Alkylating agents work by

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Question 15

Antimetabolites work by

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Question 16

Topoisomerase inhibitors work by

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Question 17

There are different drugs that interfere with the M phase of the cell cycle. ______ interfere with the formation of the spindle fibers and ______ prevent the breakdown of the microtubles.

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Alkaloids interfere with the formation of spindle fibers, while taxanes prevent the breakdown of microtubules.

Question 18

In a normal cell, topoisomerase

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Question 19

Radiation is targeted cancer therapy that works by

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Radiation therapy primarily works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells, which leads to cell death or prevents the cells from dividing and growing. This is achieved by breaking the DNA strands or introducing mutations that the cell cannot repair.

Question 20

One benefit of radiation over chemotherapy is that radiation

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Quiz 1: Understanding Cancer: Causes, Effects, and Treatments