Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of this deadly disease.
Researchers and educators presented the latest advances in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care of survivors at the recent American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting.
Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of this deadly disease.
Note: If you would like more information on any of the questions, a link to the original article, “If Your Patient Asks About Cancer: 9 New Facts,” is provided on the last page of the quiz.
Question 1:
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The correct answer is A. Lung cancer
Question 2.
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The correct answer is B. Prevention
Question 3.
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The correct answer is C. Lack of knowledge about drugs, unaware of guidelines, inability to identify high risk women
Question 4.
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The correct answer is A. True
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The correct answer is D. A, B, and C
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The correct answer is C. CD-38
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The correct answer is B. Hospital admission or ED visit
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The correct answer is A. From cancer-directed therapy to symptom-directed palliative care
For more information on all questions and answers, please visit “If Your Patient Asks About Cancer: 9 New Facts.”
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