Cancer 5

Question 1

What does NRR stand for

Answer 1

Normal reference range

Question 2

Describe what stage 1 lymphoma would look like

Answer 2

Localised disease, single lymph node, region or single organ node.

Question 3

Describe what stage 2 lymphoma would look like

Answer 3

Two or more lymph node regions both above of the diaphragm

Question 4

Describe what stage 3 lymphoma would look like

Answer 4

Two or more lymph node regions above and below the diaphragm

Question 5

Describe what stage 4 lymphoma would look like

Answer 5

Widespread disease, multiple organs effected, its or without lymph involvement

Question 6

What causes non Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Answer 6

A change in DNA of a type of white blood cell (lymphocytes). These then multiply uncontrollably and can spread elsewhere

Question 7

How is non Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosed

Answer 7

Through a biopsy, while this is the only way to confirm a blood test can indicate an abnormal amount of lymphocytes

Question 8

What treatment options are there for non Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Answer 8

Depends on the grade but common treatments include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, monoclonal antibody therapy

Question 9

What causes acute myeloid leukemia

Answer 9

Caused by genetic changes in blood cells produced in the bone marrow, AML can also be linked to cigarette smoke exposure

Question 10

How is AML diagnosed

Answer 10

tests include blood and lab tests, bone marrow biopsy, lumbar puncture, and imaging.

Question 11

What treatment is there for AML

Answer 11

Chemotherapy is the main treatment used due to the nature of a blood cancer