Chemo Sucks. Science Is Changing That

What is the primary method used in chemotherapy to treat cancer?

• Using radiation to shrink tumors

• Surgically removing cancerous growths

• Using drugs to kill cancer cells

• Boosting the body's natural immune response

Why do chemotherapy drugs often cause side effects like hair loss and nausea?

• They target all cells in the body indiscriminately.

• They specifically target slow-growing cells.

• They interfere with fast-dividing cells, including healthy ones.

• They only affect cancer cells, but the body reacts negatively.

How do targeted therapies differ from traditional chemotherapy?

• Targeted therapies involve surgery instead of medication.

• Targeted therapies are designed to specifically attack cancer cells while sparing healthy ones.

• Targeted therapies are less effective than traditional chemotherapy.

• Targeted therapies only work for very common types of cancer.

What is the specific action of the drug Imatinib in treating certain leukemias?

• It blocks the ability of healthy cells to divide.

• It enhances the growth signals in cancer cells.

• It shuts down a specific growth signal that is only present in the cancer cells.

• It physically removes the mutated chromosomes from the cells.

What is the natural role of antibodies in the human body?

• To help cells grow and divide.

• To carry oxygen to different parts of the body.

• To stick to and fight off viruses and other invaders.

• To produce hormones for body regulation.

What is a key characteristic of monoclonal antibodies used in cancer treatment?

• They are small molecules that block cancer growth.

• They are all identical and target the same specific thing.

• They are general drugs that attack all fast-growing cells.

• They are only found in plants and cannot be made in a lab.

Why is it helpful to know if a person has mutated BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes?

• It means they will definitely get cancer.

• It helps doctors choose the best treatment if cancer develops.

• It prevents all types of cancer from forming.

• It allows them to avoid all medical screenings.

What makes "triple-negative" breast cancer particularly challenging to treat?

• It grows much faster than other types of cancer.

• It does not have receptors for estrogen, progesterone, or HER-2.

• It only affects a small number of people.

• It is always found in advanced stages.