Ch105. Basic Principles of Cancer Chemotherapy Flashcards
1
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What are most common cancers?
A
solid tumours of the breast, lung, prostate, colon and rectum
2
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What are some rarer cancers?
A
lymphoctic leukemia, Hodgkin’s disease, certain testicular cancers
3
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What is cancer?
A
unregulated cellular proliferation
4
Q
What are some treatment modalities for cancer?
A
surgery, radiation, drug therapy
5
Q
What are some drug classes for cancer?
A
- cytotoxic agents
- hormones and hormone antagonists
- biologic response modifiers
- targeted drugs
6
Q
What is myelosuppression?
A
reduces number of circulating neutrophils, platelets and erythrocytes.
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