Mesothelioma Therapy Types and Staging of Mesothelioma

Question 1

Which type of mesothelioma is most commonly diagnosed in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Pleural mesothelioma

Answer

Peritoneal mesothelioma

Answer

Pericardial mesothelioma

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Testicular mesothelioma

Question 2

What is the primary known cause of mesothelioma?

Accepted Answer

Asbestos exposure

Answer

Smoking

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Radiation exposure

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Chemical exposure

Question 3

Which staging system is most commonly used for pleural mesothelioma in the US?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

TNM staging system

Answer

Brigham staging system

Answer

Butchart staging system

Question 4

In the TNM staging system, what does Stage I mesothelioma indicate?

Accepted Answer

Cancer is localized to the pleura on one side

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Cancer has spread to distant organs

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Cancer has invaded lymph nodes

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Cancer affects both sides of the chest

Question 5

Which cell type of mesothelioma generally has the best prognosis?

Accepted Answer

Epithelioid

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Sarcomatoid

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Biphasic

Answer

Mixed

Question 6

What is the average latency period between asbestos exposure and mesothelioma diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

20–50 years

Answer

5–10 years

Answer

10–20 years

Answer

50–70 years