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Cancer Terminology Quiz

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#1

Which of the following terms refers to the abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues?

Neoplasm
Explanation

Abnormal cell growth with invasive potential.

#2

What is the medical term for a tumor that is not cancerous and does not spread to other parts of the body?

Benign
Explanation

Non-cancerous tumor with localized growth.

#3

What is the term for the removal of a small piece of tissue for examination under a microscope?

Biopsy
Explanation

Microscopic examination of tissue sample.

#4

What is the term for a cancer that has spread from the place where it first started to another part of the body?

Metastatic
Explanation

Cancer spread to distant sites from its origin.

#5

What is the term for a treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells?

Chemotherapy
Explanation

Treatment with cytotoxic drugs to target cancer cells.

#6

Which of the following is NOT a common type of cancer treatment?

Antibiotic therapy
Explanation

Antibiotics are not typically used to treat cancer.

#7

What is the term for the spread of cancer cells from one part of the body to another?

Metastasis
Explanation

Spread of cancer cells to distant sites.

#8

What is the term for the process of examining cells or tissues removed from a patient to determine whether they contain cancer?

Biopsy
Explanation

Examination of tissue samples for cancer presence.

#9

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of cancer?

Frequent urination
Explanation

Frequent urination is not typically a symptom of cancer.

#10

Which of the following is a type of skin cancer that often develops in areas of the body exposed to the sun?

Melanoma
Explanation

Skin cancer originating from melanocytes, often sun-exposed areas.

#11

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing cancer?

Tobacco use
Explanation

Smoking increases cancer risk.

#12

What does the TNM staging system for cancer stand for?

Tumor, Node, Metastasis
Explanation

Classification system based on tumor size, lymph node involvement, and metastasis presence.

#13

Which of the following is a genetic disorder that increases the risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer?

BRCA mutation
Explanation

Genetic mutation linked to increased breast and ovarian cancer risk.

#14

What is the term for a substance that is being studied for its potential to treat cancer?

Antineoplastic
Explanation

Substance under investigation for its anti-cancer properties.

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