Surgery That Does Not Alter the Course of Disease but Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

Surgery that does not alter the course of disease but is effective in relieving symptoms in more advanced stages of cancer is classified as:

• A)curative
• B)elective
• C)palliative
• D)reconstructive

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