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evelyn o bentley

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Tumor markers are used to detect a pt's response to tx. For example, carcinoembryonic antigen is used to monitor:
 a. prostate cancer.
  b. breast cancer.
  c. colon cancer.
  d. ovarian cancer.

Question 2

What is the correct order of processes that take place when normal cells become cancer cells?
 a. initiation, progression, promotion
  b. initiation, promotion, progression
  c. promotion, initiation, progression
  d. promotion, progression, initiation


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b


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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Aug 20, 2018
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