Oncology Flashcards
what is an antigen
protein marker on the outside of the cell
marks self vs other
what is an antibody
produced specifically for one antigen
locks like a key and attacks the cell
4 side effects of chemo
anemia
thrombocytopenia
neutropenia
GI upset
what is brachytherapy
a cancer treatment in which radioactive material sealed inside a seed, pellet, wire, or capsule is implanted in the body using a needle or catheter
what cells are grown in leukemia
immature blast cells that can’t function and suppress the bone marrow and other cells like RBCS, platelets and WBCs
which type of cancer is this: body is producing too many immature lymphoid cells, most common in 2-5 year olds, high chance of survival
acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)
which type of cancer is this: body is producing too many immature myeloid cells + poor outcomes
acute myelogenous leukemia
which type of lymphoma is this: localized with reed sternberg cells
hodgkin’s
which type of lymphoma is this: multiple lymph nodes, reed-sternberg cells not present, extranodal involvement, most common type
non-hodgkin’s
3 key findings of lymphoma
painless swelling of lymph nodes
night sweats
enlarged liver of spleen
when would we see lymph node removal
hodgkins because it is localized
what is hemoptysis a sign of
lung cancer
what is the most common cause of cancer of the stomach
infection with H. pylori that carries CagA gene product
2 types of screening for prostate cancer
prostate specific antigen blood test
digital rectal exam
what is orchiectomy
removal of testicle
