Cancer Terminology and Treatment Concepts

The video tutorial covers essential cancer-related terms, including prognosis, diagnosis, tumors, and neoplasms. It explains the differences between benign and malignant tumors, the concept of metastasis, and the role of biopsies in diagnosis. The tutorial also delves into chemotherapy, its cytotoxic effects, and the phenomenon of cachexia, where cancer depletes the body's nutrients. The content is relevant for anatomy, pharmacology, and surgical technology classes.

Which of the following fields is NOT mentioned as one where cancer terms are relevant?

• Anatomy

• Pharmacology

• Psychology

• Surgical Technology

What is the primary purpose of a prognosis?

• To treat the disease

• To prevent the disease

• To predict the outcome

• To identify the disease

What is the main difference between a benign and a malignant tumor?

• Malignant tumors are harmless

• Benign tumors do not spread

• Malignant tumors are non-cancerous

• Benign tumors are always larger

What does the term 'metastasis' refer to?

• The removal of a tumor

• The formation of a new tumor

• The shrinking of a tumor

• The spread of a tumor to a new site

What is a biopsy used for?

• To prevent cancer

• To analyze tissue samples

• To predict cancer outcomes

• To treat cancer

Who is responsible for analyzing samples in the pathology department?

• Surgeon

• Radiologist

• Pathologist

• Oncologist

What is the primary goal of chemotherapy?

• To cure cancer completely

• To remove tumors surgically

• To slow down rapidly dividing cells

• To boost the immune system

Why might chemotherapy cause hair loss?

• It blocks hair nutrients

• It increases hair growth

• It affects rapidly growing cells

• It targets only hair cells

What does 'immunosuppressive' mean in the context of chemotherapy?

• Has no effect on the immune system

• Enhances immune cell production

• Suppresses the immune system

• Boosts the immune system

What is cachexia?

• A method of cancer diagnosis

• Wasting away of the body due to nutrient depletion

• A side effect of chemotherapy

• A type of cancer