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1. -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






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






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






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






5. 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)






6. Breast cancer

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






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






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






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






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






12. 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






13. Polypeptides that influence cell growth






14. Cancer stays in one place






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






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






17. Final stage -Increased growth rate of tumor -Increased invasiveness -Detectable mass= 1 cm and 1 billion cells






18. 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)






19. Blood - Lymph - Direct extension






20. Mimic body's immune system






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






22. Begin in the cells of the immune system






23. 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






24. Final stage -Increased growth rate of tumor -Increased invasiveness -Detectable mass= 1 cm and 1 billion cells






25. 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.






26. Starts in blood forming tissue such as bone marrow






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






28. Proteins and antigens - Monitor for recurrence






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






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






31. 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






32. Starts in blood forming tissue such as bone marrow






33. 66%






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






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






36. Cure - Control - palliation (pain relive)






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. Mutation - Oncogenes - Tumor suppressor genes






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






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






41. Cells differ slightly from normal cells






42. Relieve pain - Relieve obstruction






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






44. Limit Growth






45. Polypeptides that influence cell growth






46. 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






47. 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






48. 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






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






50. Different drugs to affect periods of cell cycle







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