Basics Of Pediatric Oncology Flashcards
____% have 5 year survival rate
80%
What is overall survival rate of cancer in us
Greater than 65%
What is the leading natural cause of death in children ages 1-14
Cancer
What are the most common pediatric malignancies
Leukemia, lymphoma, and CNS tumors
What is unique about pediatric oncology
Usually otherwise healthy patients. Many have specific sensitivity to treatment like CNS sensitivity and growth issues
With chemotherapy have chance of ________ down the line
Secondary malignancies
Are pediatric or adult malignancies more common?
Adult. Pediatric are rare compared to adult malignancy
What is Wilms Tumor
Tumor of the kidney
TNM stages of cancer
T- tumor
N- lymph node involvement
M- metastases
What symptom do you see early on with chemo and/or radiation
N/V
What symptom do you see throughout with chemotherapy and/or radiation
Fatigue
What do you need with protective isolation/reverse isolation
Private room (door closed), gown/mask/gloves of direct contact, wash hands, no plants/flowers
What is Nadir
Lowest point
When do you need protective isolation
Below 1000 ANC
What is neutropenia
Neutropenia is an abnormally low level of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell.
