Exam 27: Bone, Cartilage, and Soft Tissue Sarcomas

Preoperative radiation therapy for STS is performed to _________________. I.kill the reactive rim of tumor cells before they are cut into II.decrease the risk of implantation III.attempt to preserve as much normal function as possible

Primary treatment for osteogenic sarcoma involves which of the following? I.Radiation therapy II.Surgery III.Chemotherapy

Overall, STS requires which dose of radiation to achieve local control and long-term survival?

Which of the following is the most common primary site that leads to bone metastasis?

Which of the following is the most common presenting symptom of patients with bone tumors?

During which of the following time frames is the incidence rate of primary bone cancer highest?

Primary bone tumors comprise approximately ___ of all tumors.

What type of bone marrow is contained in the diaphysis of long bones?

All except which of the following are examples of primary bone tumors?

Which of the following has the highest incidence of bone tumors?

Which of the following is an acceptable radiation therapy treatment technique for soft tissue sarcomas (STS)? I.External beam II.Brachytherapy III.Intraoperative

Where should the upper and lower field edges be placed for the treatment of metastatic spine cancer?

What is the most common site of metastasis from a primary bone cancer?

The role of the radiation therapist in the treatment of patients with bone tumors includes which of the following? I.Education II.Communication III.Assessment IV.Monitoring medical equipment

What is the most common form of primary bone cancer?

The most common symptom associated with STSs is __________________.

What is the most important prognostic factor for osteosarcoma?

Which of the following is the most common metastatic site in STS?

When used with radiation therapy, which of the following reduces the loss of function and improves overall control?

Which of the following primary bone tumors is the most radiosensitive?