Discussion: Symptoms of Cancer
Discussion: Symptoms of Cancer
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Question 4
A middle-aged man comes in because he has noticed multiple small, blood-red, raised lesions over his anterior chest and abdomen for the past several monthsThey are not painful and he has not noted any bleeding or bruising He is concerned this may be consistent with a dangerous condition What should you do?
A) Reassure him that there is nothing to worry about
B) Do laboratory work to check for platelet problems
C) Obtain an extensive history regarding blood problems and bleeding disorders
D) Do a skin biopsy in the office
Question 5
Jacob, a 33-year-old construction worker, complains of a “lump on his back” over his scapula It has been there for about a year and is getting larger He says his wife has been able to squeeze out a cheesy-textured substance on occasion He worries this may be cancer When gently pinched from the side, a prominent dimple forms in the middle of the mass What is most likely?
A) An enlarged lymph node
B) A sebaceous cyst
C) An actinic keratosis
D) A malignant lesion
- Blood in the urine. …
- Hoarseness. …
- Persistent lumps or swollen glands. …
- Obvious change in a wart or a mole. …
- Indigestion or difficulty swallowing. …
- Unusual vaginal bleeding or discharge. …
- Unexpected weight loss, night sweats, or fever. …
- Continued itching in the anal or genital area.
