Introduction to cancer Flashcards
1
Q
List some causative agents of cancer:
8
A
- smoking
- alcohol
- chewing tobacco
- obesity
- genetic predisposition
- UV radiation
- HPV (oropharyngeal cancer)
- Asbestos
2
Q
What are some symptoms of cancer?
4
A
- Pain
- Bleeding
- Change in bowel habit
- Weight loss which is unexplained
3
Q
What is ablation?
A
complete removal of cancer
4
Q
what are the non-surgical methods of managing cancer?
3
A
Radiotherapy, Immunotherapy, Chemotherapy
5
Q
What are the surgical methods of managing cancer?
2
A
Ablation, reconstruction
