Quiz: Watchful Waiting vs. Active Surveillance

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1. Q1.What do watchful waiting and active surveillance have in common?

   ABoth mean starting aggressive treatment immediatelyBBoth mean not starting treatment right away, while staying in close contact with the care teamCBoth mean the cancer is ignoredDBoth mean surgery is scheduled at once

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2. Q2.What does active surveillance involve?

   AA schedule of regular checks such as exams, blood tests, imaging, or repeat biopsies, with a plan to treat for a cure if the cancer growsBNo testing of any kindCImmediate surgery regardless of the cancerDOnly treating symptoms without checking the cancer

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3. Q3.How is watchful waiting different from active surveillance?

   AIt uses more frequent biopsiesBIt always aims to cure the cancerCIt is a lighter approach focused on how a person feels, stepping in mainly to relieve symptoms rather than to cureDIt requires weekly imaging

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4. Q4.Is choosing to monitor a permanent decision?

   AYes, it can never be changedBYes, treatment is no longer possible afterwardCOnly a doctor can change it without telling youDNo — if tests show the cancer is changing or new symptoms appear, the team can move to active treatment

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