N5315 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY – CANCER ACTUAL QUESTIONS 2026 WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.

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N5315 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY –
CANCER ACTUAL QUESTIONS 2026
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.


Testicular cancer (sites of METS) - correct answer-METS site -
Lungs, Liver, Brain




Prostate cancer (sites of METS) - correct answer-METS site -
Bone (Lumbar Vertebrae), Liver




Breast cancer (sites of METS) - correct answer-METS site -
Bones, Lungs, Liver, Brain




Head/Neck cancer (sites of METS) - correct answer-METS site
- Lymphatics, Liver, Bones




Ovarian cancer (sites of METS) - correct answer-METS site -
Peritoneal surfaces, Diaphragm, Omentum, Liver

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Sarcoma (sites of METS) - correct answer-METS site - Lungs




Melanoma (sites of METS) - correct answer-METS site -
Lymphatics, Lung, Liver, Brain, GI Tract




Carcinoid Syndrome - correct answer-Caused by Carcinoid
tumors found in the lungs/GI - cause over-production of
serotonin into the circulation.
Flushing, Diarrhea, Wheezing, Rapid HR.




Paraneoplastic Syndromes - correct answer-Symptoms of an
immune response, that cannot be explained, and are triggered
by substances released from the tumor.




Side effects of cancer & cancer treatments - correct answer-
Anemia
Osteoporosis
Cachexia
Cardiac/Pulmonary damage
Fatigue/N/V/D
Hair loss