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Question 3Scenario:%u2022A patient with metastatic breast cancer presents with severe back pain, leg weakness, and urinary incontinence. What is the most urgent management step?%u2022MRI of the spine%u2022High-dose corticosteroids%u2022Opioid analgesia%u2022Radiotherapy%u2022Surgical decompressionAnswer:%u2022High-dose corticosteroidsExplanation:%u2022This presentation suggests malignant spinal cord compression, an oncological emergency. Immediate administration of high-dose corticosteroids is crucial to reduce inflammation and prevent further neurological damage.