What factors help determine how the tumor cells respond to chemotherapy?
a. Type of tumor
b. Sex of the patient (male vs. female)
c. Age of patient
d. Type of tumor debulking
ANS: A
Factors that determine the ability of tumor cells to respond to chemotherapy include size, location of the tumor, type of tumor, whether lymph nodes are involved, condition of the patient, combinations of adjuvant therapy, biochemical requirements of the tumor, and life cycle of the cancer cells and whether it is curative.
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