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Cancer Classes 1-3 Flashcards

1
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______ a term used to describe a large group of diseases that are characterized by cellular malfunction

A

cancer

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2
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which of the following are causes of cancer?

a) aging
b) environmental factors
c)chance
d) all of the above

A

d) all of the above

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3
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______ ______: cells are produced, they mature, then they die

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cell proliferation

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4
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____ _____: process by which stem and progenitor cells evolve into specialized cells

A

cell differentiation

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5
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_____ ______: reduction of the number and size of parenchymal cells

A

cellular atrophy

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6
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_____ ______: increase in size of parenchymal cells

A

cellular hypertrophy

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7
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____ _______: increase in number of parenchymal cells (may be normal or normal)

A

cellular hyperplasia

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8
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_______: reversible adaptive changes in cell differentiation ( no mutations, only functional change)

A

metaplasia

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9
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_______: abnormal growth, may or may not develop into malignancy, can be high or low grade “pre-cancerous lesion”

A

dysplasia

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10
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high-grade dysplasia is aka ______ in ______

A

carcinoma in situ

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11
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another word for tumor is ______

A

neoplasm

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12
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T/F tumors can be parasitic on the nutritional and hormonal supplies of the host structure

A

true

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13
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_____: tumor growth or mass

A

neoplasia

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14
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neoplasms can be _____ or _____

A

benign or malignant

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15
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2 key characteristics that are exclusive to cancer are _____ & _____

A

metastasis & anaplasia

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16
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______: capacity of cells to leave one tissue area, migrate to distal sites and establish new populations of cells (the leading cause of death from cancer)

A

metastasis

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17
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T/F when cancer stays where it begins it is very treatable

A

true

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18
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T/F cancer cells are very responsive

A

false, they do whatever they want

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19
Q

cancer spreads from the original tumor by ___ mechanisms

a) 2
b)3
c) 4

A

c)4

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20
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T/F cancer can spread through body cavities

A

true (1/4 ways for it to spread)

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21
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progressive _____ local invasion of other nearby structures is one of 4 ways cancer spreads

A

direct

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22
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______ ______ is when cancer spreads to a different site via the bloodstream

A

hematogenous metastasis

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23
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_____ _____ is when cancer spreads to distant sites via the lymphatic system

A

lymphogenous metastasis

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24
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_______: mutations in cellular genetic makeup that make the cells more “stem cell-like” making them able to launch new populations of renegade cells like themselves

A

anaplasia

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25
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T/F there are at least 6 stages of genetic mutation before metastasis

A

false, there are atleast 10

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26
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when taking a biopsy, they are looking for _____ as it is exclusive to cancer

A

anaplasia

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27
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T/F massage therapy promotes metastasis

A

false

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28
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the _____ - ______ mechanical theory of metastasis: the thought that manual therapy caused or promoted metastasis

A

1920-1930

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29
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stage one of metastasis is _____ _____

A

genetic mutation

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30
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the second stage of metastasis is _____ _____

A

cell shedding

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31
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the third stage of metastasis happens when cells leave the _____ tumor and move into the bloodstream or ____ channels

A

primary, lymph

32
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T/F cancer cells are less likely to survive once separated from the primary tumor

A

true

33
Q

the fourth stage of metastasis is _____ of shed cancer cells at a secondary site

A

implantation

34
Q

_____ _____: when the cancer type determines metastasis

A

tissue affinity

35
Q

T/F specific cancer types prefer specific environments

A

true

36
Q

T/F some organs do not have the right growth factors for certain cancers

A

true

37
Q

prostatic cancer secondary cells will set up in the ____ ____

A

low spine

38
Q

T/F there is a relationship between the architecture of the vasculature system and cancer metastasis

A

false

39
Q

when treating a cancer patient, be sure to promote ______ and reduce ____

A

relaxation, stress

40
Q

when treating a cancer pt, optimize _______ healing

A

post surgical

41
Q

when treating a cancer patient who has had surgery you want to ______ scar tissue fibres and make sure the scar tissue is _____

A

realign, mobile

42
Q

something we want to maintain in all treatments is ______ and _____

A

mobility and function

43
Q

T/F MX may help reduce the need for medications

A

true

44
Q

MX will help promote better _____ of sleep

A

quality

45
Q

mx can help decrease ______ and ______ in cancer patients

A

nausea and constipation

46
Q

T/F mx can assist in decreasing symptoms of anxiety and depression

A

true

47
Q

treating cancer patients allows them a sense of acceptance of their new body and reduction of _______ tendencies

A

disconnection

48
Q

T/F being part of the palliative care team can increase quality of life, mobility and prevent/ detect bed sores

A

true

49
Q

what would be the most effective way to treat localized cancer?

A

removal surgery

50
Q

______ surgery improves shape or tissue damage of the area that has been affected

A

reconstructive

51
Q

______ surgery removes cell tissue from suspected tumors

A

diagnostic

52
Q

_______ surgery is preventative surgery, surgeon removes tissue that has high risk of cancer cells i.e breast, ovary

A

prophylactic

53
Q

_______is not a primary cancer therapy, relieving sources of pain/discomfort, taking place in the last stages of life

A

palliation

54
Q

_____ surgery is to reduce the tumor load which means they have more than one tumor

A

debulking

55
Q

____ ____: they take out a swatch of tissue, cell sample periphery or margin. If they do not see cancer cells in the sample they have a good sample

A

clear margin

56
Q

what is the expected presentation of post surgical tissue?

A

SHARP signs

57
Q

when can we start on-site treatment to a post-surgical incision?

a) 1-3 weeks post-op
b) ASAP
c) only in the chronic stage of healing

A

b) ASAP

58
Q

what are some usual post-surgical considerations/precautions for a patient with any recent surgical procedure?

A

trauma to the body, hygiene (incision), traction/ PROM, positioning

59
Q

what are some absolute general contraindications for treating a post-op patient?

A

fever, septicemia, px unwillingness, unstable vital signs, certain drugs

60
Q

_____ tissue is very delicate and cannot withstand pressure for the first 5 days

A

granulation tissue

61
Q

a possible keloid scar can occur _____-_____ days into the healing process

A

7-10

62
Q

T/F there will be more work to be done to the scar if you begin at the 4-6 week mark (in cases of the general population, not cancer patients)

A

true

63
Q

T/F when doing scar work for cancer patients post-op it is much harder to follow a typical timeline

A

true

64
Q

T/F you should wait about 3 weeks to begin manual scar work on a cancer patient however it varies from patient to patient

A

true

65
Q

T/F if clear margins are achieved it is not a high level of concern for massage (pick and choose appropriate tech)

A

true

66
Q

T/F if clear margins are NOT achieved it is still okay to treat as you normally would

A

False, this is a definite concern for massage and you should check in with their health care provider first

67
Q

increased risk of coagulation problems in cancer patients depends on the cancer ____, and the ______ they are on

A

type, medications

68
Q

T/F some cancer types promote clots and others promote haemorrhage/brusing

A

true

69
Q

Post- op healing time frames in cancer patients will vary from very _____ to no healing at all, to _____ (a lot of unpredictability)

A

normal, hypertrophy

70
Q

______ may be a factor in the post-op healing time of cancer patients

A

malnutrition

71
Q

chemo and radiation post- op can ____ or completely stop healing; possibly even reverse it

A

delay

72
Q

T/F extra structures may be removed during surgery to ensure success

A

true

73
Q

issues with scars can cause ______ ROM

A

decreased

74
Q

T/F we do not have to modify hydrotherapy for metal plates

A

false

75
Q

being aware of ______ of the patient is important if they have an ostomy bag

A

positioning

76
Q

T/F scar tissue from cancer surgery 10 years ago can release entrapped cancer cells in the tissue if applying frictions or other techniques

A

false

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