Tumors 101

Question 1

What is a tumor that is not cancerous called?

Answer 1

Benign tumor

Question 2

True or False: Malignant tumors are cancerous.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Tumors that can invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body are called _______.

Answer 3

Malignant tumors

Question 4

What type of tumor is typically slow-growing and does not spread?

Answer 4

Benign tumor

Question 5

Which type of tumor may cause symptoms such as pain, swelling, or obstruction?

Answer 5

Both benign and malignant tumors

Question 6

What is the medical term for a tumor that arises from connective tissues?

Answer 6

Sarcoma

Question 7

Which type of tumor is most commonly associated with skin cancer?

Answer 7

Carcinoma

Question 8

True or False: All tumors are cancerous.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What is the term for a tumor that originates in the brain?

Answer 9

Brain tumor

Question 10

Fill in the blank: A tumor that forms in the lymphatic system is called a _______.

Answer 10

Lymphoma

Question 11

Which type of tumor is characterized by the rapid growth of cells and potential metastasis?

Answer 11

Malignant tumor

Question 12

What are common symptoms of a benign tumor?

Answer 12

Generally asymptomatic, may cause local symptoms depending on location

Question 13

What does the term ‘metastasis’ refer to?

Answer 13

The spread of cancer cells to distant parts of the body

Question 14

Fill in the blank: Tumors can be classified into _______ and _______ types.

Answer 14

Benign, Malignant

Question 15

What is the most common symptom of malignant tumors?

Answer 15

Unexplained weight loss

Question 16

True or False: Benign tumors can become malignant over time.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

What type of tumor is often found in the breast, prostate, or colon?

Answer 17

Carcinoma

Question 18

What type of tumor is associated with the blood-forming tissues?

Answer 18

Leukemia

Question 19

Fill in the blank: A tumor that originates from epithelial tissues is called a _______.

Answer 19

Carcinoma

Question 20

What is the primary method used to diagnose tumors?

Answer 20

Imaging studies and biopsy

Question 21

What are the potential consequences of untreated malignant tumors?

Answer 21

Spread of cancer, organ dysfunction, and potentially death

Question 22

Which type of tumor is often asymptomatic until it reaches a large size?

Answer 22

Benign tumor

Question 23

What is the significance of tumor grading?

Answer 23

It helps to determine the aggressiveness of a tumor

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The stage of a tumor refers to its _______ in the body.

Answer 24

Size and extent of spread

Question 25

What is the purpose of staging in cancer treatment?

Answer 25

To guide treatment decisions and predict outcomes