Question

The common approach(es) for the treatment of cancer is/are:
(A) Vaccination
(B) Surgery
(C) Physiotherapy
(D) Radiation therapy
(E) Immunotherapy
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A) only
• B. (B), (D) and (E) only
• C. (A), (C) and (D) only
• D. (A) and (C) only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The treatment of cancer commonly involves a variety of approaches aimed at eliminating cancer cells or controlling their growth. Let's analyze each of the given options:

• Vaccination (A): While vaccines can prevent certain virus-induced cancers (e.g., HPV vaccines to prevent cervical cancer), vaccination is not a direct treatment for cancer.
• Surgery (B): This is a common and effective method to physically remove cancerous tissues or tumors from the body. It is widely used based on the tumor's location and stage.
• Physiotherapy (C): This is not a direct treatment for cancer. It may be used adjunctively to improve physical function and quality of life in patients undergoing cancer treatment.
• Radiation therapy (D): A standard treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells or shrink tumors. It's commonly used alongside other treatments. 
• Immunotherapy (E): A modern treatment that utilizes the body's immune system to identify and destroy cancer cells. It has gained significant importance in recent years.

Considering the above analysis, the correct and common approaches to treating cancer are Surgery (B), Radiation therapy (D), and Immunotherapy (E).

Thus, the correct answer is (B), (D) and (E) only.

Answer 2

Common treatments for cancer include:

• Surgery (B): It is one of the primary methods for treating many types of cancer, where the tumor or affected tissue is physically removed.
• Radiation therapy (D): This treatment uses high-energy rays or particles to kill or damage cancer cells. It is commonly used in conjunction with surgery or chemotherapy.
• Immunotherapy (E): This method boosts or alters the body's immune system to fight cancer, and it has become a standard part of cancer treatment for some types.
• Vaccination (A), while relevant for cancer prevention in some cases (e.g., the HPV vaccine for preventing cervical cancer), is not considered a treatment method.
• Physiotherapy (C) is typically used for rehabilitation or managing side effects post-treatment, but it is not a direct cancer treatment method.

Thus, the combination of Surgery, Radiation therapy, and Immunotherapy is commonly used in the treatment of cancer.