Ch 39: Cancer

Question 1

___ is usually the initial imaging procedure of choice in a cancer patient with new-onset back pain.

Answer 1

MRI

Question 2

Prompt diagnosis of cancer-related cord compression and therapeutic intervention are essential, since the probability of reversing neurologic symptoms largely depends on the ________ of symptoms. Patients who are treated promptly after symptoms appear may have _______ or _______ return of function and, depending on tumor sensitivity to specific treatment, may respond favorably to subsequent anticancer therapy.

Answer 2

duration

partial or complete