Health: The Basics (13th Edition)
Health: The Basics (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134709680
Author: Rebecca J. Donatelle
Publisher: PEARSON
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To determine: The cancer that has the worst 5 year survival rate at present.

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Cancer is a disease diagnosed by the characterization of uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells being spread widely. If the growth of these cells is not stopped, it may lead to death of the individual.

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2. Bill, 85 years old dx with terminal cancer wants to live but is worried about the quality of his life. His options are 1. Chemotherapy will extend his life for 2-3 years ($100,000/year). 2. New cancer Rx will extend his life for 5 years ($400,000/year)  3. He would sell everything but would only have enough money for 1 year of the new drug Chemo which would cost $300,000 for 3 years while New RX will cost $2 million. Which option should he choose and why?
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TRUE OR FALSE 1. Atrophy is better observed or identified in a macroscopic examination of a tissue, organ or any part of the body   2. Metaplasia is the cellular adaptation most associated with cancer.
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