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1. 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.






2. To prevent future development in high risk areas






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






4. Relieve pain - Relieve obstruction






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






6. Proteins and antigens - Monitor for recurrence






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






8. Blood - Lymph - Direct extension






9. Polypeptides that influence cell growth






10. Starts in blood forming tissue such as bone marrow






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

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12. 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






13. Most common form - Linear accelerator generates ionizing radiation






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






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






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






17. 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






18. Polypeptides that influence cell growth






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






20. 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






21. 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






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






23. Relieve pain - Relieve obstruction






24. Limit Growth






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






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






27. Extent of disease






28. Cancer stays in one place






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. Secondary effect of an agent -alone may not be able to induce malignancy -some initiators may act as own promoters (cigarette tars) -activities of promoters is reversible






31. Mimic body's immune system






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






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






34. To prevent future development in high risk areas






35. 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






36. Starts in blood forming tissue such as bone marrow






37. Cells are very abnormal - Moderately differentiated






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






39. 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)






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






41. 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






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






43. 1st to occur because heart and brain are very important organs






44. Cells more abnormal - moderately differentiated






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






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






47. Cells more abnormal - moderately differentiated






48. Mutation - Oncogenes - Tumor suppressor genes






49. The use of cytotoxic drugs to destroy cancer cells -Multi-agent regimens superior to single drug administration -Can be used pre-op -Mainstay of therapy






50. Mimic body's immune system







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