PAEA Surgery End Of Rotation (EOR) Practice Exam

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What ranks as the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States?

Colorectal cancer
Pancreatic carcinoma
Lung cancer
Breast cancer

The correct answer is: Pancreatic carcinoma

Pancreatic carcinoma ranks as the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. This cancer is particularly notorious for its poor prognosis and late diagnosis, which contributes to its high mortality rate. The pancreas is situated deep within the abdomen, making it difficult to detect tumors in early stages. Symptoms often do not manifest until the cancer is advanced, leading to a high number of cases diagnosed at an inoperable stage. This cancer type also tends to be aggressive and resistant to treatment, compounding its lethality. In contrast, while colorectal cancer, lung cancer, and breast cancer all contribute to cancer mortality, they typically exhibit different prevalence rates and outcomes that do not place them in the same category as pancreatic carcinoma in terms of specific ranking by death rate. Lung cancer, for example, is the leading cause of cancer deaths overall, while colorectal and breast cancers have higher survivability rates with early detection and intervention.