CSO Study Guide Flashcards
Alimta (pemetrexed) drug class
Anti-cancer drug (“antimetabolite)
Alimta (pemetrexed) treats
- met nonsquamous nonsmall cell lung cancer
- malignant mesothelioma
complications and side effects of pemetrexed can be reduced by using _____ and _______ supplementation
folic acid and vitamin B12 supplementation.
Abraxane
(Paclitaxel protein bound) type
Anti-cancer drug (Cytotoxic /
Antineoplastic)
Avoid __________ with Abraxane
(Paclitaxel protein bound)
grapefruit
Avoid _______ with Arsenic Trioxide (Trisenox)
Avoid/limit seafood and homeopathic remedies as these may contain arsenic
Avastin (bevacizumab) type
Monoclonal Antibody
Bleomycin (Blenoxane) type
anti-cancer (antineoplastic/
cytotoxic)
Carboplatin type
Anti-cancer drug (Cytotoxic /
Antineoplastic)
Carbozantinib (Oral Pill) type
Targeted Therapy
things to avoid / considerations with Carbozantinib (Oral Pill) type
- Avoid grapefruits
- don’t eat 2hrs before or 1hr after
- take with 8oz H2O
Cisplatin type
Anti-cancer drug (Cytotoxic /
Antineoplastic)
Cytoxan
(Cyclophosphamide/Neosar) type
Anti-cancer drug (Cytotoxic /
Antineoplastic)
Avoid _______ , _______, and __________with Cytoxan
(Cyclophosphamide/Neosar)
Avoid grapefruit, starfruit, Seville oranges
Etoposide (VP-16, Etoposide phosphate, Toposar, VePesid, Etopophos) is an _____________, ____________, and _________________.
antineoplastic / cytotoxic. Plant alkaloid and topoisomerase II inhibitor
Avoid _________ with Etoposide (VP-16, Etoposide phosphate, Toposar, VePesid, Etopophos)
- AVOID pomegranate, seville oranges, grapefruit and star fruit
Fluorouracil (Adrucil) AKA 5-FU type
Anti-cancer drug (Cytotoxic /
Antineoplastic)
“Antineoplastic”
Gemzar (Gemcitabine) type
Anti-cancer / antineoplastic / cytotoxic drug
Avoid _______, ______, ______, ______, and ________ with Gleevec (Imatinib) * Oral Chemo
AVOID
St. John’s Wort, grapefruit, pomegranate, seville oranges and star fruit
Herceptin (Trastuzumab) type
Monoclonal antibody
Ifosfamide type
Antineoplastic
Avoid _________ with Methotrexate (Otrexup, Rasuvo, Rheumatrex, Traxall)
Do not take folic acid or B-vitamins w/in 24 hours of tx
Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) type
Monoclonal Antibody
Rituxan type
Monoclonal Antibody
Velcade (Bortezomib) * An injection * is a __________ therapy. More specifically, a ___________ ___________.
Targeted therapy. Proteasome inhibitor
Avoid _______, _______, _______, _______, and ________with Velcade (Bortezomib) * An injection *
- AVOID
green tea, grapefruit, pomegranate, star fruit, seville oranges
Velcade (Bortezomib) * An injection * is used to treat
MM
Xeloda (Capecitabine) * Pill taken by mouth type
Anti-cancer drug
Supplement _______________ with Xgeva
calcium and vitamin D
FOLFOX =
Fluorouracil (5FU), Leucovorin (folinic acid), Oxaliplatin
Black cohosh claims to __________ but may cause ______________
- Suppresses symptoms (hot flashes) associated with menopause and breast cancer
- Cause severe liver toxicity
Black cohosh may interfere with ________, __________, or __________
Tamoxifen, Doxorubicin, Docetaxel
CoQ10 may reduce toxicity of _______ and ______ but can also interact with ____________.
Doxorubicin and carboplatin; warfarin
____________ may sensitize cisplatin resistant tumors to cisplatin
turmeric
- DIM and I3c is a ___________
naturally occurring plant alkaloid metabolite ; found in cruciferous veggies
This metabolite found in cruciferous vegetables may interfere with hormone treatment
DIM and I3c
_____________ may enhance Tamoxifen through weak estrogenic activity
flaxseed
___________ may interference with prescription drug saquinavor and antiplatelet meds
garlic
___________ may help with nausea, heartburn, anorexia, diarrhea, and gas— however, it may also interfere with anticoagulant drugs
Ginger
___________ is one of the oldest living tree species. People use it reduce chemo-related toxicity; however, it may interfere with anticoagulant and anti-seizure meds
Ginkgo
Discourage use of _________ with alkylating agents, antitumor antibiotics and platinum analogues
Ginkgo
_______________ may reduce inflammatory side effect of cancer treatment ie. may reduce degree of mucositis, stomatitis, esophagitis, and diarrhea
glutamine
____________ may interact with seizure meds, be converted to ammonia, and may decrease effect of lactulose
glutamine
_________ may inhibit drug metabolizing enzymes (like Bortezomib in myeloma)
green tea
___________ is a Pacific island plant made into a beverage and holds concern for liver damage
Kava
__________ may enhance immune system but can also enhance tumor response
Reishi Mushroom
It is recommended to consume ____________ with caution in those taking tamoxifen, as this flavonolignan May interact with it.
silymarin
_______________ induces chromosome CYP3A4 resulting in lower plasma levels of drugs that are CYp3A4 substrates
St. Johns Wort
what should Regorafenib (Stivarga) be taken with and when?
a low fat meal and at the time each day
grapefruit juice and St Johns wort can interact with _________________, which should be taken with a low fat meal and at the same time each day.
Regorafenib (Stivarga)
What drugs are in folfox?
folinic acid (leucovorin), fluorouracil/5FU, and oxaliplatin
What drugs are in folfiri?
leucovorin calcium (calcium folinate), fluorouracil/5FU, and irinotecan
What drugs are in folfirinox?
leucovorin calcium, fluorouracil/5FU, irinotecan hydrochloride, and oxaliplatin
_____________ is a topoisomerase I inhibitor that can cause severe diarrhea
Irinotecan
____________ is an alkalizing agent used to treat colorectal and pancreatic cancers, and its primary side effect is cold-induced peripheral neuropathy
Oxaliplatin
__________ is a vinca alkaloid used to treat ALL, AML, sarcoma, brain, and thyroid cancers. Grape fruit and St. Johns Wort should be avoided with this medication.
Vincristine
Erlotinib/Tarceva type
Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
SIADH is a common side effect with __________ and ____________
(Hint: TV - SIADH)
vincristine and Erlotinib/Tarceva
Turmeric should be avoided with this alkylating agent because it inhibits chemo-induced cell apoptosis
cyclophosphamide
5FU is an ___________________, meaning that it sabotages a cancer cell’s genetic code so that it can’t replicate and make more cancer cells
antimetabolite
_____________ is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor used to treat GIST, leukemia, and MDS, and may interact with grapefruit
Gleevac (imatinib)
Herceptin is a monoclonal antibody targeting ___________ and ________ genes
HER2+ and ERBB2
________________ is a monoclonal antibody that treats breast and gastric cancer, but can also cause cardiotoxicity
Herceptin (trastuzumab)
_____________, which is an antimetabolite, requires B12 and folic acid supplementation to minimize its side effects
Pemetrexed
_____________ is a taxane that requires low fiber diet education for symptom management
Paclitaxel (Taxol)
______________ is an epipodophyllotoxin that can cause a metal taste during infusion and hypersensitivity reactions
etopiside
Bortezumib (Velcade) is protein targeted agent that is used to treat __________ and _____________.
MM and mantle cell lymphoma
No green tea is recommended with ______________ because some flavonoids and vitamin C presenting in green tea leaves and teas can neutralize it in the blood by direct interaction
Bortezumib (Velcade)
_____________ is a vegetarian diet promoting natural, unrefined foods; eating 8x daily from allowed foods, combined with breathing exercises and enemas if tolerated
Budwig Diet
____________ is a natural diet and metabolic therapy promoting organic vegetarian diet with no sodium or fat except flaxseed oil including daily raw juices and strict adherence to meal schedule and prep
Gerson Therapy
________________ is a metabolic treatment developed in 1970s combing vegetarian diet, mega doses of vitamins/minerals/digestive enzymes, and includes a vaccine made from a persons own urine or blood
Livingston Wheeler Diet
this diet claims that modern diets cause acidosis, which then causes disease by destroying minerals in cells and also claims cancer grows in acidic environments
alkaline diet
this diet is based on Budwig diet claiming cancer is caused by lack of oxygen in cells, weak immune system, excess acidity and toxicity mostly related to smoking, alcohol, and asbestos
Bill Henderson Protocol
This diet claims that toxins from processed foods, pesticides, preservatives, and pollutants cause cancer so following diet modification which includes supplements, extracts of animal organs (pancreatic enzymes), and detox practices will cure cancer
Gonzalez Program
This diet is an adaptation of traditional Japanese diet and consists of an organic locally grown primarily vegetarian diet with whole foods
Macrobiotic diet
Health is promoted via balance in ying and yang for this diet
Macrobiotic diet
This diet claims that unprocessed foods preserve enzymes in food and provide health
Raw Food Plan
The goal of _______________ is to lessen or ease symptoms of disease independent of curative efforts, and to improve QOL of patients and families facing problems associated with life threatening illnesses
palliative care
The goal of ________________ is to help someone live with a terminal illness as well as possible for as long as possible
hospice
_____________ may increase risk for bleeding by way of omega 3 fatty acids role in decrease clotting and platelet aggregation
flaxseed
____________ is an antidepressant medication that works in the brain to treat major depressive disorder, but is sometimes prescribed for nausea/vomiting, low appetite and underweight
Remeron
T= reflects the size and extend of the tumor — explain T0 to T4
TX is tumor cannot be evaluated ; T0 is no evidence of tumor ; Tis is carcinoma in situ which means abnormal cells are present with no spread; T1 is tumor is not palpable or visible by imaging ; T2 confined to primary cancer site; T3 extends to neighbor tissue; T4 is metastatic disease
N= reflects extent of spread to local lymph nodes — explain each stage of N
a. NX regional nodes cannt be evaluated and N0 is no regional lymph node involved
b. N1 involvement of regional nodes
c. N2 etc. indicates # of nodes
_______, ________, and _________ are impacted during alcohol liver disease
Vitamin A, B-Vitamins (including B6), and folate
_______, ________, and ________ are affected with renal failure
Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, folate
On this religious diet, individuals follow plant based diet that excludes most animal products, alcohol, and caffeine
Seventh Day Adventist
____________ is described as metabolic disturbances that occur when large number of cancer cells are killed quickly leading to release of intracellular ions and metabolic byproducts into systemic circulation
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Labs in Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Will see elevated potassium (>6), Phosphorus (>4.5), uric acid, and higher than normal BUN levels and LOW Calcium
How do we treat Tumor Lysis Syndrome?
i. Hydrate and recommend a low potassium, phosphorus, and purine diet
ii. Recommend insulin therapy, calcium carbonate, loop diuretic, and medication to clear uric acid (Rasburicase)
______________ will present as water retention, less urine production, low Na levels, and lyte imbalances
SIADH
____________ is a side effect of Alkylating agents: Cisplatin, Cyclophosphamide, Ifosfamide, and vincristine
SIADH
What is the treatment for SIADH?
Fluid restrictions, hypertonic saline, medications that promote solute free water excretion by kidneys