Quiz on The Stages of Cancer

What does the 'T' in the TNM staging system represent?

• Tumor location

• Tumor treatment

• Tumor type

• Tumor size and extent

What does Stage 0 in cancer staging indicate?

• Metastatic cancer

• Carcinoma in situ

• Advanced cancer

• Localized cancer

Which type of staging is performed before any treatment begins?

• Recurrence staging

• Pathological staging

• Post-therapy staging

• Clinical staging

In the TNM system, what does 'M' stand for?

• Medical history

• Metastasis

• Morphology

• Malignancy

What is the purpose of neoadjuvant therapy?

• To assess cancer spread

• To treat cancer after surgery

• To shrink the tumor before surgery

• To prevent cancer recurrence

Which of the following is a characteristic of Stage IV cancer?

• Localized to the original site

• Easily treatable

• Spread to distant organs

• Only in lymph nodes

What is the purpose of imaging tests in cancer staging?

• To visualize the extent of cancer

• To collect blood samples

• To perform surgeries

• To monitor treatment side effects

What is the significance of lymph node involvement in cancer staging?

• It is only relevant for treatment

• It has no significance

• It helps determine the stage of cancer

• It indicates the type of cancer

Which of the following factors can affect a cancer's stage?

• All of the above

• Type of treatment

• Family history

• Patient's age

What is the purpose of a biopsy in cancer diagnosis?

• To collect tissue samples for analysis

• To remove the tumor

• To monitor treatment effects

• To assess the patient's age