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Subject : health-sciences
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1. Mutation - Oncogenes - Tumor suppressor genes






2. Major cause is smoking






3. Proteins and antigens - Monitor for recurrence






4. Fibrin mesh work protection from host's immune cells






5. Polypeptides that influence cell growth






6. Begin in the cells of the immune system






7. Extent of disease






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






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






10. 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.






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






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






13. Relieve pain - Relieve obstruction






14. Cells more abnormal - moderately differentiated






15. Migration and proliferation of endothelial cells






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






17. Interluken vaccines-> pumping body full of what you normally produce -When stopping this therapy monitor for normal body functioning and antibiotics to resume could take some time






18. 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






19. Grade 1-4 - grade by cell when we can't tell where its from






20. Spread of cancer to other organs. Eg:- in colon ->muscularis-> into ovaries






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






22. 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)






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






24. 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






25. Routine mammography-Digital mammography -Clinical breast examination -Breast self examination






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






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






28. Begin in the cells of the immune system






29. 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






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






31. 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






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






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






34. 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






35. 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.






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






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






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






39. 66%






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. Cancer cells that go to other parts of the body






42. Migration and proliferation of endothelial cells






43. Breast cancer - non-hodgkin's lymphoma






44. 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






45. Limit Growth






46. 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






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






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






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






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