Oncology Board Exam Started: Jul 13, 2026 14:22 Page 32 of 53 Attempt #2830 Overall: 0 / 264 questions answered Question 156 / 264 Not answered During morning rounds: a 69-year-old man presents with new mass with constitutional symptoms. Relevant risk context includes immobility. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Spinal cord compression syndrome B. Lung carcinoma suspicion C. Malignant hypercalcemia D. Cancer-associated thrombosis E. Febrile neutropenia Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: The pattern of new mass with constitutional symptoms with risk factors such as immobility is most consistent with Lung carcinoma suspicion. This answer best matches the expected diagnostic framework for Oncology. Reference: NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 157 / 264 Not answered During ward handover: a 43-year-old woman has new mass with constitutional symptoms with risk profile of family cancer history. After initial stabilization and assessment, what is the most appropriate management step? A. Early palliative symptom control integration B. Bisphosphonate-based hypercalcemia management C. Guideline-based systemic therapy selection D. Urgent broad-spectrum antibiotics in febrile neutropenia E. Dexamethasone with urgent oncologic referral for cord compression Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: Bisphosphonate-based hypercalcemia management is preferred because it aligns with guideline-based care priorities, reduces avoidable complications, and supports safe outcomes in Oncology. Reference: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 158 / 264 Not answered At a multidisciplinary case conference: a 76-year-old woman presents with back pain with motor deficit. Relevant risk context includes smoking. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Malignant hypercalcemia B. Breast cancer recurrence concern C. Spinal cord compression syndrome D. Lung carcinoma suspicion E. Cancer-associated thrombosis Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D Explanation: The pattern of back pain with motor deficit with risk factors such as smoking is most consistent with Lung carcinoma suspicion. This answer best matches the expected diagnostic framework for Oncology. Reference: WHO Classification and Guidance Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 159 / 264 Not answered During a primary-care follow-up visit: a 58-year-old woman presents with back pain with motor deficit. Relevant risk context includes immobility. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Febrile neutropenia B. Breast cancer recurrence concern C. Lung carcinoma suspicion D. Cancer-associated thrombosis E. Spinal cord compression syndrome Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A Explanation: The pattern of back pain with motor deficit with risk factors such as immobility is most consistent with Febrile neutropenia. This answer best matches the expected diagnostic framework for Oncology. Reference: WHO Classification and Guidance Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 160 / 264 Not answered During morning rounds: a 39-year-old woman is evaluated for confusion with severe hypercalcemia in the context of family cancer history. Which is the most appropriate next investigation? A. MRI for suspected cord compression B. Serum calcium with ECG C. CBC with differential D. Staging CT or PET pathway E. Duplex imaging for suspected thrombosis Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A Explanation: MRI for suspected cord compression is the most appropriate next test because it directly clarifies the leading diagnosis and guides immediate management in Oncology. Reference: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Cancel « ← Previous Page 32 of 53 Next → »