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TOP RANK REVIEW ACADEMY, INC. Page 2 | I: Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing. O: Obvious change in a wart or mole. N: Nagging cough or hoarseness. U: Unexplained anemia. S: Sudden weight loss. CANCER DIAGNOSIS Tumor staging Tumor grading Management of Cancer SURGERY ❖ Diagnostic > Biopsy ❖ As Primary Treatment > Chemosurgery > Cryosurgery > Electrosurgery > Laser surgery ❖ Prophylactic ❖ Risk reduction surgery ❖ Reconstructive ❖ Attempt to improve function or for cosmetic effect ❖ Palliative ❖ Relieving symptoms and improve QOL RADIATION THERAPY • Neoadjuvant • Prophylactic • Palliative Radiosensitive vs. Radioresistant External vs Internal CHEMOTHERAPY