What type of cancer treatment involves the partial removal of the tumor?
a. Endocrine therapy
b. Surgical palliation
c. Surgical debulking
d. Ablation of tumor
ANS: C
In surgical debulking, the tumor is partially removed; this treatment is preferred for some incurable malignant neoplasms.
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The pulse is the:
A) indication of the pressure exerted on the arteries. B) indicator of the rate, rhythm and volume of the heart's pumping action. C) regular palpable beat of the arteries. D) all of the above.
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