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Subject : health-sciences
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1. Spread of cancer to other organs. Eg:- in colon ->muscularis-> into ovaries






2. 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






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






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


5. 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






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






7. Migration and proliferation of endothelial cells






8. 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






9. 66%






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






11. Cells are very abnormal - Moderately differentiated






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. Major cause is smoking






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






15. 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






16. Mimic body's immune system






17. 1st to occur because heart and brain are very important organs






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






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






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






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






22. Different drugs to affect periods of cell cycle






23. Extent of disease






24. Cure - Control - palliation (pain relive)






25. 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)






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






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






28. Relieve pain - Relieve obstruction






29. Breast cancer - non-hodgkin's lymphoma






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






31. To prevent future development in high risk areas






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






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






34. Cells more abnormal - moderately differentiated






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






36. Blood - Lymph - Direct extension






37. Relieve pain - Relieve obstruction






38. Most common form - Linear accelerator generates ionizing radiation






39. 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)






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






41. Cells more abnormal - moderately differentiated






42. Cells differ slightly from normal cells






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






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






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






46. Starts in blood forming tissue such as bone marrow






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






48. Tumor cell to elicit and immune response






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






50. Different drugs to affect periods of cell cycle