Bone Cancer Flashcards
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM)
most frequent and devastating primary malignant brain tumor in adults. Poor prognosis - survival in range of 12-15 months
Meningioma
Common - 20% recur after surgical excision
CNS Lymphoma
affects body’s immune system
Craniopharyngiomas
located around pituitary gland
Germimomas
Germ cell tumors
Giomas
Originate in glial supporting tissues
Meningioma
The meninges cover and protect the brain and spinal cord
Medulloblastoma
These cells normally do not remain in the body after birth; primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNET)
Neuroblastoma
originate in the brain
Pineal gland tumors
Pineocytoma or pineoblastoma are around the pineal gland
Schwannoma
Affects the myelin that protects the acoustic nerve for hearing
Cerebral edema
Limit sodium to 4-6 g / day
Levetiracetam (Keppra)
anti-convulsant - reduces seizures in malignant brain tumors and may help improve chemo outcomes. Monitor for decreased serum folid acid levels and other nutrients
Procarbazine
antineoplastic - may warrant restriction of tyramine-containing foods that are 2/2 its MAO inhibitor-like action