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L18 Principles of Cancer Treatment Flashcards

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aromatase inhibitors: reversible or not?

A

letrozole, anastrozole: reversible competitive inhibitors

exemestane: irreversible

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2
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targeted therapy drugs are often cytostatic/cytotoxic

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cytostatic

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3
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solid tumours vs hematological malignancies: which has shorter TD?

A

hematological malignancies

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is radiation therapy tumour specific?

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dose-limiting factor:

  • early effects to rapidly dividing tissues
  • late effects in organs
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5
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solid tumours TD

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2-3 months

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hematological malignancies TD

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24h

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pancytopenia

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lower-than-normal number of red and white blood cells and platelets in the blood

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