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






2. -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






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






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






5. Proteins and antigens - Monitor for recurrence






6. 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






7. 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






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






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






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






11. Cells more abnormal - moderately differentiated






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






13. What cell is is? - How agressive?






14. Extent of disease






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






16. 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.






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






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






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






20. Major cause is smoking






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






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






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






24. 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






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






26. 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)






27. Most common form - Linear accelerator generates ionizing radiation






28. 1st to occur because heart and brain are very important organs






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






30. 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.






31. Relieve pain - Relieve obstruction






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

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33. ~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






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






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






36. What cell is is? - How agressive?






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






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






39. Different drugs to affect periods of cell cycle






40. Cells are very abnormal - Moderately differentiated






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






42. Migration and proliferation of endothelial cells






43. 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






44. Breast cancer

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45. Proteins and antigens - Monitor for recurrence






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






47. Starts in blood forming tissue such as bone marrow






48. 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)






49. Breast cancer - non-hodgkin's lymphoma






50. 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)






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