Chapter 8

What is the main topic of the Cancer Team Meeting described in the chapter?

• Augustus Waters' situation

• The Amsterdam trip

• The cancer situation

• Hazel's school performance

Who led the Cancer Team Meeting?

• Dr. Simons

• Dr. Maria

• Augustus Waters

• Hazel's mom

What medication is mentioned as controlling Hazel's tumor growth?

• Chemotherapy

• Phalanxifor

• Radiation therapy

• Immunotherapy

Why does Dr. Simons think discontinuing Phalanxifor would be problematic?

• It would cause immediate tumor growth

• It would lead to more serious problems

• It would make Hazel feel better

• It would improve fluid accumulation

What is Hazel's reaction to the possibility of a lung transplant?

• She is hopeful

• She is indifferent

• She is hurt

• She is excited

What does Hazel's mom fear if Hazel dies?

• She won't be a mom anymore

• She will lose her job

• She will have to move

• She will be alone

What decision is made regarding Hazel's treatment plan during the meeting?

• Discontinue Phalanxifor

• Increase medication dosage

• Stay the course with more fluid drainings

• Start a new experimental treatment

Why does Dr. Maria think Hazel could travel to Amsterdam?

• There are doctors in Amsterdam

• Planes have oxygen

• Hazel is healthy enough

• It's a short flight

What does Augustus suggest he should have done regarding the Amsterdam trip?

• Waited for medical approval

• Paid for it himself

• Asked Dr. Maria for help

• Planned a different trip

What does Hazel compare the sound of the BiPAP machine to?

• A train

• A dragon

• A waterfall

• A heartbeat