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#1 cause of cancer death?
Lung cancer
What is cachexia?
Profound state of ill health and malnutrition marked by weakness and emaciation
Inflammation of the oral mucosa?
Stomatitis
Substances known to increase the risk for developing cancer
Carcinogens
Cancers associated with smoking?
Lung
Bladder
Kidney
Mouth
Lip
Stomach
Larynx
Esophagus
PSA blood test used for detecting what type of cancer
Prostate
The acronym CAUTION stands for?
Changes in bowel/bladder
A sore that doesn't heal
Unusual bleeding/discharge
Thickening or lump
Indigestion/difficulty swallowing
Obvious change warts/moles
Nagging cough/hoarseness
4 common nonneoplastic growth patterns
Hypertrophy
Hyperplasia
Metaplasia
Dysplasia
Abnormal cell growth is classified as:
Neoplastic growth or
Nonneoplastic growth
Uncontrolled or abnormal growth of cells
Neoplasm
Characteristics of a benign tumor
Slow, steady growth
Remains localized
Contained within a capsule
Smooth, well-defined, movable
Resembles parent tissue
Rarely recurs
Rarely fatal
Characteristics of a malignant tumor
Usually rapid growth
Metastisizes
Rarely contained in capsule
Irregular, more immobile
Little resemblance to parent tissue
Invades normal tissue
May recur
Fatal w/o treatment
Malignant tumor composed of epithelial cells
Carcinoma
Malignant tumor composed of connective tissue
Sarcoma
Lymphomas and leukemias originate from?
The hematopoietic system
Foods that reduce risk of cancer
Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts
Carrots, Peaches, Squash
Apricots, Oranges, Tomatoes
Strawberries, Red/Green Peppers
TNM classification system
T- Tumor size
N- Spread to lymph nodes
M- Metastasis
A person with a pacemaker cannot have what radiology test performed on them?
An MRI
Important to know about skim marking for external radiation therapy
No ointments, lotions or powders on marked area. Protect the radiated area from direct sunlight and avoid hot and cold applications
Reduction in the number of circulating WBC's
Leukopenia
Medications for chemotherapy
(classifications)
Alkylating Agents
Antitumor Antibiotics
Antimetabolites
Hormonal Agents
Vinca Alkaloids
Antineoplastic Agents
Reduction in the number of circulation platelets due to depression of the bone marrow
Thromocytopenia
Hair loss due to the destruction of hair follicles
Alopecia
What is TLS
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Early signs of TLS
Nausea, vomiting, anorexia
diarrhea, muscle weakness
cramping
What nursing actions are required if a person has a DNR?
None
What are some non-medicinal pain control options?
Distraction, massage
hypnosis, relaxation, music therapy
Process by which tumor cells spread
Metastasis