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






2. Cells more abnormal - moderately differentiated






3. ~1 -368 -030 new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed this year~ 563 -650 Americans are expected to die of cancer this year ~ 9.6 million Americans with a history of cancer are alive today






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






5. 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






6. -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






7. Blood - Lymph - Direct extension






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






9. 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






10. 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






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






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






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






14. Tumor cell to elicit and immune response






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






16. Relieve pain - Relieve obstruction






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






18. Migration and proliferation of endothelial cells






19. 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






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






21. Cure - Control - palliation (pain relive)






22. What cell is is? - How agressive?






23. 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






24. Polypeptides that influence cell growth






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






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






27. 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






28. 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.






29. Cells are very abnormal - Moderately differentiated






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






31. 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.






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






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






34. Begin in the cells of the immune system






35. 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)






36. Different drugs to affect periods of cell cycle






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






38. 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






39. Cure - Control - palliation (pain relive)






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






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






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






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






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






45. -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






46. 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






47. 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






48. Blood - Lymph - Direct extension






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






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