Bone Cancer Flashcards

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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM)

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most frequent and devastating primary malignant brain tumor in adults. Poor prognosis - survival in range of 12-15 months

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2
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Meningioma

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Common - 20% recur after surgical excision

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3
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CNS Lymphoma

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affects body’s immune system

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4
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Craniopharyngiomas

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located around pituitary gland

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5
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Germimomas

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Germ cell tumors

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6
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Giomas

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Originate in glial supporting tissues

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7
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Meningioma

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The meninges cover and protect the brain and spinal cord

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Medulloblastoma

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These cells normally do not remain in the body after birth; primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNET)

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Neuroblastoma

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originate in the brain

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10
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Pineal gland tumors

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Pineocytoma or pineoblastoma are around the pineal gland

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11
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Schwannoma

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Affects the myelin that protects the acoustic nerve for hearing

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12
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Cerebral edema

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Limit sodium to 4-6 g / day

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13
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Levetiracetam (Keppra)

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anti-convulsant - reduces seizures in malignant brain tumors and may help improve chemo outcomes. Monitor for decreased serum folid acid levels and other nutrients

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Procarbazine

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antineoplastic - may warrant restriction of tyramine-containing foods that are 2/2 its MAO inhibitor-like action

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