Treatment and Prevention Flashcards
1
Q
What treats cancer?
A
Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and biophotonics.
2
Q
How does chemotherapy work?
A
Kills/Slows cancer cells.
3
Q
What is the goal of radiation therapy?
A
Damage cancer cell DNA.
4
Q
How can cancer be prevented?
A
Healthy lifestyle, avoiding carcinogens.
5
Q
Why is early detection important?
A
Improves treatment success.
6
Q
What is cancer screening?
A
Checking for cancer before symptoms.
7
Q
What detects cervical cancer?
A
Pap test.
8
Q
What examines moles for skin cancer?
A
ABCD method.
9
Q
What treats cancer using light?
A
Biophotonics.
10
Q
Why is research important in cancer?
A
Develops new treatments and diagnostic tools.