Which of the following explanations best describes the purpose of palliative surgery for cancer?
a. Palliative surgery is done to remove a cancer completely and increase the chances for cure.
b. Palliative surgery is done to remove surrounding lymph nodes, reducing the risk for spread of the primary tumor.
c. Palliative surgery is done to increase the patient's comfort when cure is not possible.
d. Palliative surgery is done to reconstruct tissues damaged by the cancer.
ANS: C
The goals of palliative surgery are to increase comfort and quality of life. It is not done to treat or cure the cancer. Reconstructive surgery can be done for cosmetic enhancement or for return of function of a body part.
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