Exam 4 - Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
what is neutropenia
A
an abnormally low count of neutrophils (type of white blood cell)
2
Q
what is the normal neutrophil count?
A
1500 to 8000
3
Q
what is neutropenia?
A
a count less than 1500
4
Q
what is mild neutropenia
A
1000-1500
5
Q
what is moderate neutropenia
A
500 to 999
6
Q
what is severe neutropenia
A
less than 500
7
Q
calculation of ANC?
A
(polys + bands) x WBC x 10 = ANC
8
Q
what is in situ
A
encapsulated
9
Q
what is localized for staging?
A
no spread no lymph node involvement
10
Q
what is regional?
A
surrounding area and possible lymph node involvement
11
Q
what is distant?
A
traveled everywhere, lymph nodes involved
12
Q
unknown?
A
usually too advanced to tell
13
Q
what are the 7 signs of cancer (universal)
A
C - change in GI and GU A - a sore throat that does not heal U - unusual bleeding or discharge T - thickening or lumps I - indigestion or problems swallowing O - obvious change in mole or wart N - nagging cough or hoarseness
