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Exam of 2 pages for the course cancer at cancer (Cancer Treatments)
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Cancer Treatments1. Surgery
2. Radiation Therapy
3. Chemotherapy - answer What are the three major methods for treating cancer?
To surgically remove all or some of a cancer or tumor - answerWhat is the main goal of
a surgical oncologist?
1. Removing part of a tumor can help other treatments work better
2. Most insurance plans cover cancer surgery - answerWhat are two advantages of
surgery as a cancer treatment?
1. It can't be used for leukemia or cancers that have spread
2. Areas that were operated on are at risk of infection - answerWhat are two limitations
of surgery as a cancer treatment?
Pain in the operated area - answerWhat is the main side effect of surgery?
It kills cancer cells by damaging their DNA - answerHow does radiation therapy work as
a treatment for cancer?
1. Cure cancer
2. Prevent cancer from returning
3. Stop or slow the growth of a cancer - answerWhat are three things radiation therapy
can do to help treat cancer?
1. It can take months for the radiation to take effect
2. There is a limit to how much radiation your body can safely receive over the course of
your life - answerWhat are two limitations of radiation therapy?
Fatigue, hair loss, nausea, vomiting, skin changes, headache, blurry vision, swelling,
cough, shortness of breath, taste changes, urinary/bladder changes, sexual/fertility
problems, diarrhea - answerWhat are some side-effects of radiation therapy?
It targets and kills quickly dividing cells by damaging the part of the control center that
makes it divide - answerHow does chemotherapy work as a treatment for cancer?
It can also damage healthy cells that normally divide rapidly - answerWhat is the main
limitation of chemotherapy as a treatment for cancer?
1. Mouth sores
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