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Subject : health-sciences
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1. Breast cancer - non-hodgkin's lymphoma






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






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






4. Most common form - Linear accelerator generates ionizing radiation






5. 1st to occur because heart and brain are very important organs






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






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






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






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






11. Limit Growth






12. Mutation - Oncogenes - Tumor suppressor genes






13. Tumor cell to elicit and immune response






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






15. Mutation - Oncogenes - Tumor suppressor genes






16. 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)






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






18. 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.






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






20. 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.






21. 66%






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






23. Major cause is smoking






24. 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)






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






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






27. 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)






28. Proteins and antigens - Monitor for recurrence






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






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






31. 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






32. Breast cancer - non-hodgkin's lymphoma






33. 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






34. 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






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






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






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






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






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






40. Begin in the cells of the immune system






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






42. Extent of disease






43. Cancer stays in one place






44. 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






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






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

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47. Migration and proliferation of endothelial cells






48. Medication that caused birth defects by cutting off blood supply - now trying to use it to cut off angiogenesis






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






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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