List the major cancers of female organs and the accompanying surgical treatments

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Cancer of the cervix is treated by cervical conization or hysterectomy. Endometrial cancer is treated by hysterectomy. Breast cancer is treated by lumpectomy and varying forms of mastectomies. Ovarian cancer is treated by salpingo-oophorectomy and hysterectomy.

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Identify the most significant risk factor for cervical cancer, and list any three of the other risk factors for this disease. Discuss the detection of cervical cancer.

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Which statement is correct regarding cigar smoking?

A. Cigar smoking rarely results in nicotine addiction. B. Cigars are most popular among African American males. C. It releases fewer toxins and carcinogens than smoking cigarettes. D. As long as the smoker does not inhale, they will not be ingesting nicotine.

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Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term ichthyosis?

A. ichthy (scaly) + osis (condition) = a condition of the skin that is dry and scaly B. ichthy (dry) + osis (condition) = dry skin condition C. ichthy (hidden) + osis (condition) = a hidden condition of the skin D. ichthy (yellow) + osis (condition) = yellow skin condition E. ichthy (hard) + osis (condition) = a hardening of the skin

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The point at which nerve fibers from the retina converge to form the optic nerve is known as the ________

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