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1. Polypeptides that influence cell growth






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






3. Relieve pain - Relieve obstruction






4. Extent of disease






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






6. Tumor cell to elicit and immune response






7. A group of more than 200 diseases characterized by the uncontrolled and unregulated growth of cells -caused by both external and internal factors -second leading cause of death in U.S.






8. 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






9. 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)






10. 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






11. Mimic body's immune system






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






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






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






16. Cells are very abnormal - Moderately differentiated






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






18. 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)






19. 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.






20. Surgery - Radiation - Chemotherapy - Biotherapy - Hormonal therapy






21. 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






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






23. Different drugs to affect periods of cell cycle






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






25. Exposure->mutation - Initiation - Promotion - Progression & metastasis






26. Nausea & Vomiting -Bone marrow suppression -Alopecia: Hair loss -Weight gain or loss -Anorexia -Fatigue -Decline in functional status -Mucositis-'chemo' brain: foggyness that happens post chemo






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






28. 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






29. 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.






30. -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






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






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






33. Major cause is smoking






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






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






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






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






38. Breast cancer - non-hodgkin's lymphoma






39. 66%






40. Nausea & Vomiting -Bone marrow suppression -Alopecia: Hair loss -Weight gain or loss -Anorexia -Fatigue -Decline in functional status -Mucositis-'chemo' brain: foggyness that happens post chemo






41. Starts in blood forming tissue such as bone marrow






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






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






44. Migration and proliferation of endothelial cells






45. 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






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






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






48. Blood - Lymph - Direct extension






49. 1st to occur because heart and brain are very important organs






50. 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







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