Shortened Cancer Treatments
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18 questions
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If the colon cannot be surgery put back together, the doctor makes an opening outside the body so waste can go into
If the colon cannot be surgery put back together, the doctor makes an opening outside the body so waste can go into
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What percent of patients are cured by surgery alone?
What percent of patients are cured by surgery alone?
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RTC are a type of clinical trial where researchers try to evaluate whether new treatments are safe and effective.
RTC are a type of clinical trial where researchers try to evaluate whether new treatments are safe and effective.
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List one short term benefit associated with minimally invasive surgery.
List one short term benefit associated with minimally invasive surgery.
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What is the cost of surgery?
What is the cost of surgery?
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Surgery is expensive because it may require specialist and it may not be covered by insurance.
Surgery is expensive because it may require specialist and it may not be covered by insurance.
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State two side effects of surgery.
State two side effects of surgery.
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How long does it take to heal from surgery?
How long does it take to heal from surgery?
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Chemotherapy is
Chemotherapy is
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Chemotherapy targets dividing cancer cells by destroying their __________
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Chemotherapy targets cells that are copying and preparing to divide
Chemotherapy targets cells that are copying and preparing to divide
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Chemotherapy drugs can be given by an IV, pills, or both
Chemotherapy drugs can be given by an IV, pills, or both
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Typically chemotherapy is used with surgery
Typically chemotherapy is used with surgery
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What is the survival rate when chemotherapy is used with surgery?
What is the survival rate when chemotherapy is used with surgery?
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The cost of chemotherapy depends on the types of drugs used and how advanced the cancer is
The cost of chemotherapy depends on the types of drugs used and how advanced the cancer is
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Chemotherapy attacks cells that divide quickly and often. Click on the TWO types of non-cancerous cells that are destroyed by chemotherapy.
Chemotherapy attacks cells that divide quickly and often. Click on the TWO types of non-cancerous cells that are destroyed by chemotherapy.
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Some chemotherapy drugs cause skin rashes and/or weight loss
Some chemotherapy drugs cause skin rashes and/or weight loss
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What is one thing to consider before getting chemotherapy?
What is one thing to consider before getting chemotherapy?