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1
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What is the most common type of biliary tract cancer?

A

Cholangiocarcinoma

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2
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True or False: Biliary tract cancers are more common in men than in women.

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False

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3
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What is the main risk factor for developing biliary tract cancers?

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Primary sclerosing cholangitis

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4
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What is the primary symptom of biliary tract cancers?

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Jaundice

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5
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Which imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose biliary tract cancers?

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MRI

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6
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What is the treatment of choice for early-stage biliary tract cancers?

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Surgery

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7
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What is the 5-year survival rate for patients with advanced biliary tract cancers?

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Less than 10%

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8
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Which type of biliary tract cancer originates from the gallbladder?

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Gallbladder cancer

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9
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What is the most common symptom of gallbladder cancer?

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Abdominal pain

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10
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What is the primary risk factor for developing gallbladder cancer?

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Gallstones

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11
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True or False: Liver fluke infection is a known risk factor for developing cholangiocarcinoma.

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True

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12
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What is the recommended treatment for unresectable biliary tract cancers?

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Chemotherapy

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13
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What is the most common location for cholangiocarcinoma to occur?

A

Within the bile ducts

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14
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What is the name of the surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder?

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Cholecystectomy

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15
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Which type of biliary tract cancer is associated with a better prognosis?

A

Extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma

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16
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What is the main complication of biliary tract cancers?

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Biliary obstruction

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17
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True or False: Biliary tract cancers are highly responsive to radiation therapy.

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False

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18
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What is the most common cause of cholangiocarcinoma in Western countries?

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Primary sclerosing cholangitis

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19
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What is the mainstay of treatment for biliary tract cancers that cannot be surgically removed?

A

Palliative care

20
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Which type of biliary tract cancer has the worst prognosis?

A

Hilar cholangiocarcinoma

21
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What is the main function of the biliary tract?

A

To transport bile from the liver to the small intestine

22
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True or False: Biliary tract cancers are typically asymptomatic in the early stages.

A

True

23
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What is the primary cause of biliary tract cancers in Asia?

A

Liver fluke infection

24
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What is the mainstay of treatment for advanced biliary tract cancers?

A

Chemotherapy and radiation therapy

25
Q

What is the primary treatment for biliary cancers?

A

Chemotherapy

26
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True or False: Chemotherapy is used to kill cancer cells in the body.

A

True

27
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What is the goal of chemotherapy in biliary cancers?

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To shrink tumors and slow cancer growth

28
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What are some common chemotherapy drugs used for biliary cancers?

A

Gemcitabine, Cisplatin, 5-Fluorouracil

29
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Fill in the blank: Chemotherapy is often used in combination with ________ for biliary cancers.

A

Surgery

30
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What are the potential side effects of chemotherapy for biliary cancers?

A

Nausea, Fatigue, Hair loss, Low blood cell count

31
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True or False: Chemotherapy is the only treatment option for biliary cancers.

A

False

32
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What is the role of chemotherapy in advanced biliary cancers?

A

To improve quality of life and prolong survival

33
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Which type of biliary cancer is most commonly treated with chemotherapy?

A

Cholangiocarcinoma

34
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What is the main mechanism of action of chemotherapy in biliary cancers?

A

Targeting rapidly dividing cancer cells

35
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True or False: Chemotherapy can be used as a neoadjuvant treatment before surgery for biliary cancers.

A

True

36
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Fill in the blank: Chemotherapy may be used as an adjuvant treatment after ________ for biliary cancers.

A

Surgery

37
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What is the purpose of using combination chemotherapy in biliary cancers?

A

To target cancer cells in different ways and reduce the risk of resistance

38
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True or False: Chemotherapy can be given orally or intravenously for biliary cancers.

A

True

39
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What is the response rate of chemotherapy in unresectable biliary cancers?

A

Approximately 30-40%

40
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What is the main limitation of chemotherapy in biliary cancers?

A

Development of drug resistance

41
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True or False: Chemotherapy can cure biliary cancers in most cases.

A

False

42
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What is the recommended duration of chemotherapy for biliary cancers?

A

Varies depending on the individual case

43
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What imaging tests are used to monitor response to chemotherapy in biliary cancers?

A

CT scans, MRIs, PET scans

44
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True or False: Chemotherapy can be used in combination with radiation therapy for biliary cancers.

A

True

45
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What is the overall survival rate for biliary cancers treated with chemotherapy?

A

Varies depending on the stage and type of cancer

46
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Fill in the blank: Chemotherapy is often administered in cycles with ________ periods in between.

A

Rest

47
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What is the primary goal of chemotherapy in palliative care for biliary cancers?

A

To relieve symptoms and improve quality of life

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