Debulking Is a Surgical Procedure for Cancer That Has the Intent

question 10

Multiple Choice

Debulking is a surgical procedure for cancer that has the intent of ________.

• A)reducing the size of the tumor
• B)removing the tumor and surrounding tissues
• C)taking a small portion of the tumor for biopsy purposes
• D)removing organs that secrete hormones that encourage the cancer to grow

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