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jon_i

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According to the American Cancer Society, which is a common clinical sign of cancer?
 
  a. Palpable mass
  b. Abnormal bleeding or discharge
  c. Nonhealing lesion
  d. All of the above

Question 2

If a secondary small bowel tumor is removed and positive lymph nodes and signs of metastases in the liver are found, how would the tumor be identified?
 
  a. T1 N0 M1
  b. T2 N1 M1
  c. T2 N1 M0
  d. T1 N1 M1



bigsis44

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
There can be many warning signs of cancer: abnormal bleeding, a palpable mass, decrease in weight or appetite, fatigue, and a change in bowel habits are just a few. Any unsuspected change in a patient's body is an indication to have a checkup.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Numeric subscripts describe the findings. Secondary tumor = 2; positive nodes = 1; metastases = 1.



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