1.
Which of the following is true about ovarian cancer in the United States?
A. It is the fifth leading cause of cancer death in women
B. Fewer cases are being diagnosed
C. Screening has decreased the death rate
D. Survival rates are improving
2.
Which of the following is a symptom of ovarian cancer?
A. General abdominal discomfort and/or pain
B. Weight gain or loss with no known reason
C. Abnormal bleeding from the vagina
D. All of the above
3.
How is the condition diagnosed?
A. Evaluation of a woman’s medical history
B. Pelvic exam
C. CT scan
D. All of the above
4.
Which of the following may decrease a woman’s risk for ovarian cancer?
A. Taking oral contraceptives
B. Giving birth
C. Taking fertility drugs
D. A and B
5.
Which doctor treats ovarian cancer?
A. Gynecologic oncologist
B. Medical oncologist
C. Radiation oncologist
D. All of the above
6.
How is ovarian cancer treated?
A. Surgery
B. Chemotherapy
C. Radiation therapy
D. All of the above
7.
Which of the following is true about the side effects of ovarian cancer treatment?
A. They’re the same for young women
B. They’re the same for older women
C. They’re different for each woman
D. They’re the same for all women
8.
Why is follow-up care after treatment for ovarian cancer important?
A. The doctor can check for any lingering side effects of treatment
B. The doctor can check for the return of ovarian cancer
C. The doctor can check for other cancers
D. All of the above
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