oncology Flashcards
1
Q
important feature of FAP (Gardners syndrome)
A
all polyps are premalignant, hence most patients undergo colectomy to reduce risk of colorectal cancer
LESS common than HPNCC
2
Q
which cancer is BRCA2 mutation associated with in men
A
prostate cancer
3
Q
which HPV are related to cervical cancer
A
16 and 18
4
Q
which HPV are related to genital warts
A
6 and 11
5
Q
what med should be given to suppress N&V for people with intracranial tumours
A
dexamethasone
6
Q
acute mx of suspected malignant spinal cord compression
A
arrange urgent MRI
give dexamethasone whilst awaiting investigations
7
Q
features of malignant spinal cord compression
A
back pain
lower limb weakness
sensory loss and numbness
8
Q
prophylaxis against tumour lysis syndrome
A
allopurinol
9
Q
mx of superior vena cava obstruction
A
IV dexamethasone
