Question 151 (part 2) · LEK · Ovarian cancer
Which of the following are true about ovarian cancer:
1) platinum derivatives and paclitaxel are the main schema in chemotherapy;
2) flatulence and bloating are some of the symptoms of ovarian cancer;
3) most ovarian cancers are diagnosed in their early stages;
4) ovarian cancer does not affect women before 40 years of age.
5) urinary urgency is not a symptom of ovarian cancer.
The correct answer is:
2) flatulence and bloating are some of the symptoms of ovarian cancer;
3) most ovarian cancers are diagnosed in their early stages;
4) ovarian cancer does not affect women before 40 years of age.
5) urinary urgency is not a symptom of ovarian cancer.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2.
- B. 1,2,3.
- C. 3,4,5.
- D. 4,5.
- E. all the above.
Hint
Ovarian cancer gives vague abdominal and urinary complaints; consider its usual stage at diagnosis and the age range it affects.
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