Digestive Sys. Esophagus cancer Flashcards
1
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Esophagus anatomy (4)
A
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Small intestines/bowel
- Large intestine/bowel
2
Q
Esophagus acessory organs (3)
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- Liver
- Gallbladder
- Pancreas
3
Q
Esophagus cancer commonly diagnosed between ages
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55 - 88
4
Q
Esophagus cancer 5 year survival %
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20%
5
Q
Esophagus cancer risk factors (5)
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- excessive alcohol
- tabaco use
- Barretts esophagus
- Low fruit and vegetable intake
- Obesity
6
Q
Esophagus cancer most tumors occure in the (part of esophagus)
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Middle third/mid thoracic
7
Q
Esophagus cancer Clincal presentation (3)
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- Dysphagia (90%)
- Odynophagia (50%)
- Pressure/burning
8
Q
Esophagus Advanced tumor symptoms (4)
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- Hematemsis (throwing up blood)
- Coughing
- Hemoptysis (coughing blood)
- Hoarseness
9
Q
Esophagus cancer detection methods (7)
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- chest x-ray
- Barium swallow
- CT of chest
- Esopgagoscopy
- EUS (endoscopic ultrasound)
- Bronchoscopy (upper 2/3)
- PET
10
Q
Esophageal cancer treatments (4)
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- Esophagectomy
- Chemotherapy
- Chemoradio therapy
- Rad therapy
11
Q
Esophageal cancer what is the dose limiting structure?
A
Spinal cord
12
Q
Esophageal cancer what does dose depend on?
A
Pallative vs preoperative vs nonsurgical
13
Q
Esophageal cancer why may dose be
- higher
- lower
A
- Unable to have surgery
- Palliation
14
Q
Esophagus cancer side rad effects (5)
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- Esophagitis (2 weeks)
- Nausea/vomiting
- Decreased blood counts
- Pericarditis
- radiation pneumonitis
15
Q
Esophagus long term side effects (2)
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- Stenosis
- Stricture of esophagus
