Childhood Cancer Awareness

Question 1

What is a common treatment for childhood malignancies?

Accepted Answer

Chemotherapy

Question 2

Which bone malignancy may require amputation?

Accepted Answer

Osteogenic sarcoma

Question 3

Which cancers are common in children?

Accepted Answer

Leukemia

Question 4

What is the cure rate for Wilms' tumor?

Accepted Answer

About 90%

Question 5

What is the purpose of treatment protocols?

Accepted Answer

Standardize treatment

Question 6

What is a Port-a-cath used for?

Accepted Answer

Long-term IV access

Question 7

What is the first phase of ALL treatment?

Accepted Answer

Induction of remission

Question 8

What does neutropenia increase risk of?

Accepted Answer

Infections

Question 9

How is chemotherapy often administered?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous injection

Question 10

Which leukemia is most common in children?

Accepted Answer

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Question 11

True or false: Childhood cancers are usually inherited.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

How long can chemotherapy last for children?

Accepted Answer

6 months to 3 years

Question 13

Which side effect is common with chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Hair loss

Question 14

Why must catheter dressings be changed after swimming?

Accepted Answer

Prevent infection

Question 15

What symptom is common in brain tumors?

Accepted Answer

Headache

Question 16

Can children with catheters play sports?

Accepted Answer

Yes with soft equipment

Question 17

What is a common sign of anemia in children?

Accepted Answer

Paleness

Question 18

What should medical do if a camper has a fever and neutropenia?

Accepted Answer

Start antibiotics immediately

Questions 18