Oncology

Question 1

Carcinoma

Answer 1

Cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues eg breast, prostate

Question 2

Leukaemia

Answer 2

Cancer that begins in blood forming tissue (bone marrow) that enters the blood stream

Question 3

Sarcoma

Answer 3

Begins in the bone cartilage or other connective or supportive tissue

Question 4

Lymphoma

Answer 4

Cancer that begins in cells of the immune system eg Hodgkins

Question 5

Central Nervous System Cancers

Answer 5

Begins in tissues of brain or spinal cord

Question 6

Testing/Diagnosed by:

Answer 6

X-Ray, CT, MRI, blood tests, examinations, sample testing

Question 7

Chemotherapy

Answer 7

Medication killing cancer cells, can cause weakened immunity

Question 8

Surgery

Answer 8

Goal is to remove the cancer

Question 9

Radiation therapy

Answer 9

High dose of radiation to kill cancer cells

Question 10

Immunotherapy

Answer 10

Medication that helps immune system fight cancer

Question 11

Common Knowledge

Answer 11

PICC line, low immunity, fatigue, sepsis risk

Question 12

Spinal Cord Compression

Answer 12

Cancer grows in the bones of the spine or in tissues around the spinal cord causing compression. Treatment-steroids to reduce swelling, painkillers, lying flat, surgery

Question 13

Neutropenic Sepsis

Answer 13

Low levels of neutrophils and an infection at the same time. High risk if temp is 37.5+ or 36- and any anti-cancer treatment in last 4 weeks. SEPSIS 6.