Oncoclogy Flashcards
1
Q
Risk factors of getting cancer
A
Smoking Obesity Alcoholic Lack of physical activity Age Radiation (environmental risks)
2
Q
What is angiogenesis
A
Tumours growing their own blood supply
3
Q
What are the common spread patterns for cancer?
A
Breast
- bone
- lung
- liver
Prostate
-bone
Bowel
-liver
Lung
-brain and bone
4
Q
How are tumours classified
A
By their tissue of origin e.g.
Epithelial = Squamous cell Connective = Sarcoma Blood = Leukaemia Lymphatic cells = lymphomas Gland = carcinoma
5
Q
Important aspects of screening
A
Must do no harm
Accurate
Good recall system
Suitable treatment available
6
Q
What is the TNM system?
A
Used in staging cancer
T- The size of the primary Tumour
N- Number of lymph nosed affected
M- Metastasis
7
Q
Cancer treatment
A
Surgery Radiotherapy Chemotherapy Hormone Treatment Biological immunotherapy Stem cell and bone marrow transplant
