Cancer Biology Basics — MCQs

Cancer cells preferentially utilize glycolysis for energy production even in the presence of adequate oxygen. What is this phenomenon called?

Which of the following substances is a growth factor that is capable of inducing all the steps necessary for angiogenesis?

In the context of bone metastasis, which of the following bones is least likely to be a site of metastasis?

Which phase of the cell cycle does not have a fixed duration?

Most radio-resistant phase in the cell cycle:

In which type of lung carcinoma is the p53 mutation most commonly observed?

Which of the following is not an apoptotic gene?

Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) is most commonly used in which of the following cancers?

A tumor is represented as T3N2M0. What stage does this indicate?

A 60-year-old male is diagnosed with carcinoma of the right lung. CECT of the chest shows a 5x5 cm tumor in the upper lobe and another 2x2 cm tumor nodule in the middle lobe. Which of the following is the treatment of choice?