Question

It is often beneficial to find polyps or cancerous growths in their early stages, rather than later, as they become easier to treat, and the probability of recovery is more. Scientists believe that early identification will reduce cancer fatalities by at least 33%.

Assuming the above information is true, which statement is the most appropriate? 

1. Early identification is the only way to cure cancer.
2. Late identification leads to death, always.
3. All those who survive cancer, are those who had it detected early.
4. Early identification is essential, in curing cancer.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Early identification is essential, in curing cancer.

Option 1 is false, as even when it is detected late, curing it is possible, albeit more difficult. Option 2 is also false, as late identification, is not always lethal. Option 3 is also false, as late identification, is also curable. Option 4 is true, as early identification is often essential in curing cancer, as mentioned in the paragraph. Early identification reduced fatalities by 33%.

Hence, option 4 is right.