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Subject : health-sciences
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1. Intravenous -Intraarterial -Intrapeitoneal -Intrathecal:into spinal canal -Intravesical Bladder -Oral






2. 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.






3. 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)






4. Preoperative with or without chemotherapy - Goal to shrink tumor before surgery






5. 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






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






7. Cells are immature and primitive - Origin of cells difficult to determine






8. Begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs






9. 1st to occur because heart and brain are very important organs






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






11. 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






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






13. 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)






14. Mimic body's immune system






15. 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






16. Relieve pain - Relieve obstruction






17. Cancer stays in one place






18. Major cause is smoking






19. Starts in blood forming tissue such as bone marrow






20. Polypeptides that influence cell growth






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






22. 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






23. Breast cancer

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24. 1st to occur because heart and brain are very important organs






25. Most common cancer in American women -Second leading cause of cancer deaths in America -Bracogene defect






26. Given at the same time b/c different mechanisms of action that lower the amount of drugs given-> decrease toxicity






27. To prevent future development in high risk areas






28. Mutation - Oncogenes - Tumor suppressor genes






29. Distinguishing the mutant cell (appearance & differentiation) aka histology






30. Post surgery or chemotherapy - Goal to reduce risk of local recurrence






31. 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






32. Cells are very abnormal - Moderately differentiated






33. -Defect in differentiation-Secrete enzyme to dissolve binding protein fibronectin- no cell surface adherence -Loss of ability to stop dividing- uncontrolled proliferation-Doubling time (exponential growth)-Loss of cell borders -ability to form new bl






34. Stage 1: Early disease - Stage 2: Locally advanced disease - Stage 3: Advanced disease - Stage 4: widespread disease

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35. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)-> Cervical cancer Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)-> Liver cancer HIV->Capoze's sarcomaEbstein-Barr Virus (EBV)-> Perkins (rare) lymphoma






36. Tumor cell to elicit and immune response






37. Most common form - Linear accelerator generates ionizing radiation






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






39. Limit Growth






40. 1.Breast 2.Prostate 3.Lung 4.Colon 5.UNK PRIM 6.Stomach 7.Rectum 8.pancreas 9.Bladder 10.Lymphoma 11.All other






41. Stage 1: Early disease - Stage 2: Locally advanced disease - Stage 3: Advanced disease - Stage 4: widespread disease

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42. Strictly regulated -Predetermined to differentiate into specific cell type -Controlled cell death (apoptosis) & proliferation -Contact inhibition -Cell surface adherence-Inability to wander






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






44. Cells more abnormal - moderately differentiated






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






46. Assist with decision making (teaching) -Assess psychosocial status & needs -Assess understanding of intervention -Reinforce info. about procedure - complications. - hospital procedures - & follow-up management -Educate regarding post-op self cares






47. Given at the same time b/c different mechanisms of action that lower the amount of drugs given-> decrease toxicity






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






50. Cancer stays in one place