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Subject : health-sciences
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1. Begin in the cells of the immune system






2. Tobacco -1/3 of all new cases of cancer are related to nutrition - physical inactivity and obesity -Radiation (~1 billion new cases of basal and squamous cell skin cancer will be diagnosed this year)






3. Primary Therapy -Neoadjuvant -Adjuvant (with something) -Prophylaxis -Disease Control -Palliation






4. Burkitt's Lymphoma -Hodgkin's Lymphoma -Testicular cancer






5. Immediate post-Op assessments and cares (per hospital policy) -Pain management -Monitor for complications (e.g. infection) -Reinforce post-op self-cares (tubes - site - etc)-Assess psychosocial response -Assess for body image fears






6. Used in Prevention - determine the diagnostic and treatment plan (clinical staging) - Cure and or control of cancer - Supportive care - Rehabilitation - Palliation of symptoms - Diagnosis (biopsy)






7. A permanent change in a DNA nucleotide sequence can be spontaneously or caused by mutagens






8. Cancer cells that go to other parts of the body






9. Brachytherapy -Sources are placed directly into tumor or in close proximity (e.g. lung - cervical - prostate)






10. The ER and PR status of the tumor -The measures of proliferative capacity of the tumor -Her2/neu gene amplification.






11. Lung - Lyrnyx - Esophagus - pancreas - mouth - stomach - leukemia - bladder - kidney - cervix






12. Limit Growth






13. Migration and proliferation of endothelial cells






14. The cancer is found only in a single lymph node region or one organ or area outside the lymph node






15. Major cause is smoking






16. Polypeptides that influence cell growth






17. Mimic body's immune system






18. Inappropriately active versions of proto-oncogens (normal genes before mutation) code for proteins that induce malignant growth by turning on cell division (growth factors)






19. Tobacco -1/3 of all new cases of cancer are related to nutrition - physical inactivity and obesity -Radiation (~1 billion new cases of basal and squamous cell skin cancer will be diagnosed this year)






20. Proteins and antigens - Monitor for recurrence






21. Appearance & degree of differentiation - Grading-> GX-G4






22. Breast cancer - non-hodgkin's lymphoma






23. Clinical breast exam -Diagnostic mammography -Ultrasound -Biopsy -MRI -PET (look @ metastatic pattern)=






24. ~1 -368 -030 new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed this year~ 563 -650 Americans are expected to die of cancer this year ~ 9.6 million Americans with a history of cancer are alive today






25. Depending upon site -skin: dry - itchy - red and irritated - desquamation (skin peeling) -Heart -Bowel & bladder -skin erythema -hyper pigmentation -Itching -Fatigue -Dry or moist desquamation -Edema -Loss of sensation -Pain






26. Begins in bone - cartilage - fat - muscle - blood vessels - or other connective or supportive tissue






27. The lymphoma has advanced beyond the lymph nodes and spleen and has spread to one or more organs such as bone - bone marrow skin or liver.






28. Medication that caused birth defects by cutting off blood supply - now trying to use it to cut off angiogenesis






29. Begin in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord






30. A permanent change in a DNA nucleotide sequence can be spontaneously or caused by mutagens






31. Cells differ slightly from normal cells






32. Blood - Lymph - Direct extension






33. Cells more abnormal - moderately differentiated






34. The age & menopausal status of patient -The stage of the disease






35. Cells more abnormal - moderately differentiated






36. Based on spread of disease staging -Tumor Node Metastasis classification system -Stage 0-4






37. Education related to treatment & side effects -Ongoing skin assessment-Management of skin irritations -Assessment for fatigue- most common and disabling side effect -Education about fatigue management -rest periods-mild exercise -Emotional support du






38. To prevent future development in high risk areas






39. Advanced age -Benign proliferate disease -Reproductive risk factors -Environmental (radiation & pestisides) -Hormonal factors (oral contraceptives)-Energy expenditure (weight gain - lack of physical activity)-Dietary risk factor: high fat intake & a






40. Malignant transformation causing mutation of DNA Can be caused by: -Inherited mutation during DNA replication -Exposure to chemical - radiation - or virus (Carcinogens) -Cancer related genes






41. Code for proteins to turn off cell growth - loss of function - Recessive






42. The cancer is found in two or more lymph node regions on one side of the diaphram






43. Intravenous -Intraarterial -Intrapeitoneal -Intrathecal:into spinal canal -Intravesical Bladder -Oral






44. Spread of cancer from an initial site -Includes: angiogenesis - Invasion - Transport - Immunogenicity - arrest - Establishment of a secondary tumor






45. Primary Therapy -Neoadjuvant -Adjuvant (with something) -Prophylaxis -Disease Control -Palliation






46. Lung - Lyrnyx - Esophagus - pancreas - mouth - stomach - leukemia - bladder - kidney - cervix






47. The disease involves lymph nodes both above & below the diaphragm.






48. High cost sharing -Caps on benefits -Life time maximums -High health care costs if too sick to work -Waiting periods -Strict restrictions on eligibility -Premiums too expensive to afford. Uninsured and COBRA (makes your insurance go up)






49. Starts in blood forming tissue such as bone marrow






50. Breast cancer

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