Buzz words: Oncology Flashcards
Nephroblastoma
Children
Distension, haematuria, large nodular
kidneys
Wilm’s Tumour
AIDS-defining illness
Multiple purple lesions
Indigestion, dysphagia
Kaposi’s Sarcoma
Horner’s syndrome
T1 muscle wasting
Pancoast Tumour
CA15-3
Increased risk if FHx, early menarche, late
menopause, OCP/HRT use
Breast Cancer
Anorexia, jaundice, palpable gallbladder
CA-19-9
Pancreatic Cancer
increased risk with cadmium exposure
PSA
Prostate Cancer
CEA monitors
Change in bowel habit, tenesmus, FLAWS
Colorectal Cancer
Increased risk of HVC infection
Monitor w α-fetoprotein
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Carcinogen: Aflatoxin B1
Hepatocellular Ca
Carcinogen: Abestos
Mesothelioma
Carcinogen: Cadmium
Prostate Ca
Carcinogen: Aniline dyes/rubber industry
Bladder Ca
Carcinogen: Oestrogen
Endometrial Ca
Carcinogen: Coeliac
GI Lymphoma
Carcinogen: Pernicious anaemia
Gastric Ca