Quiz: Targeted Therapy vs. Chemotherapy: How They Differ

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1. Q1.How does chemotherapy work in the body?

   AIt acts only on a single genetic change in cancer cellsBIt damages fast-growing cells broadly, which is why it can affect some healthy cells tooCIt has no effect on cancer cellsDIt only works if surgery is done first

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2. Q2.What makes targeted therapy more precise than chemotherapy?

   AIt is designed to act on specific molecules or genetic changes found mainly in cancer cellsBIt is given at a higher doseCIt always cures the cancerDIt is only used after chemotherapy fails

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3. Q3.Why is biomarker (molecular) testing usually done before targeted therapy?

   ATo decide how long surgery will takeBTo measure blood pressureCTo show whether the cancer actually has the target the drug acts onDTo check the patient's age

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4. Q4.Which statement about choosing between the two is accurate?

   ATargeted therapy is always better for everyoneBChemotherapy is no longer usedCEvery cancer has a usable targetDNeither is simply better; not every cancer has a usable target, and chemotherapy remains highly effective for many cancers

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