Mesothelioma Support Understanding Mesothelioma 2

Question 1

Which imaging test is most commonly used to initially detect mesothelioma?

Accepted Answer

Chest X-ray or CT scan

Answer

MRI

Answer

Ultrasound

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PET scan

Question 2

What procedure provides the definitive diagnosis of mesothelioma?

Accepted Answer

Tissue biopsy

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Blood test

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Urine sample

Answer

Pulmonary function test

Question 3

Which cell type of mesothelioma has the best prognosis?

Accepted Answer

Epithelioid

Answer

Sarcomatoid

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Biphasic

Answer

Desmoplastic

Question 4

What does 'Stage IV' mesothelioma indicate?

Accepted Answer

The cancer has spread to distant organs

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The cancer is localized to one lung

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The cancer is in remission

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The cancer was caught early

Question 5

What is 'para-occupational' asbestos exposure?

Accepted Answer

Exposure brought home on a worker's clothing

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Exposure through direct work with asbestos

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Exposure from working near asbestos without direct contact

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Exposure during medical procedures

Question 6

Which federal agency regulates asbestos exposure limits in US workplaces?

Accepted Answer

OSHA

Answer

FDA

Answer

EPA

Answer

CDC