How to treat cancers by knowing about their pathology Flashcards
Does basal cell carcinoma spread to other parts of the body
No, only invades local tissues
How do you cure basal cell carcinoma
Complete local excision
What are the psychological effects of leukaemia
- Fatigue
2. Loss of appetite
Effect of leukaemia on lymph nodes
- Swelling
Effect of leukaemia on the spleen/liver
- Enlargement
Effect of leukaemia on the skin
- Night Sweats
- Easy Bleeding
- Purplish patches
Effect of leukaemia on systemic body
- Weight loss
- Fever
- Frequent infections
Effect of leukaemia on the lungs
- Shortness of breath
Effect of leukaemia on the muscles
- Weakness
Effect of leukaemia on the bones
Tenderness
What is the distinctive feature of white blood cell tumour
They circulate around the body
Where do carcinomas spread to
The lymph nodes that drain the site of the carcinoma
From blood to bone
Where is carcinoma spread from blood too bone usually seen
- Breast
- Prostate
- Lung
- Thyroid
- Kidney
Stages of treatment of breast cancer
- Core biopsy needle collects tissue sample from area of concern
- Has it spread to the axilla? -> If yes, axillary node clearance is needed
- Has it spread to the axilla? -> If no, has it spread to the rest of th body
- Has it spread to the axilla? -> If no, has it spread to the rest of the body -> If yes, systemic chemotherapy needed
- Has it spread to the axilla -> If no, has it spread to the rest of the body -> if no, surgery with or without axillary lymph node clearance
What are the risks of a tumour being completely excised
Micro metastases could still be present
