Oncology Flashcards
What does absolute neutrophil count show?
Estimate of the body’s ability to fight
infection
What is high risk for Absolute Neutrophil Count?
less than 500 (neutropenia)
What is moderate risk for Absolute Neutrophil Count?
500 - 1,000
What is low risk for Absolute Neutrophil Count?
more than 1,000
What is leukemia?
Malignant disorder of blood and blood-forming organs, including bone marrow, lymph nodes, and spleen
Describe Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Most common
- Differentiation abnormalities in the lymphoid cell lineage
- Peak onset: 2-5 years
Describe Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML).
- Differentiation abnormalities in the myeloid cell lineage
- Peak onset: 1st year of life
How is Leukemia diagnosed?
- Bone marrow aspirate
- Lumbar puncture
Leukemia treatment?
- Chemotherapy
- Stem cell transplant
What is Lymphoma?
Originates from lymphatic system, including the spleen and all lymph nodes (Involves B and T lymphocytes)
Describe Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Common in less than 10 years old
- Diagnosis
- Biopsy
- Symptoms
- Fever, weight loss, night sweats
- Treatment
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation not routine
Describe Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Common in 15-19 years old
- Diagnosis
- Biopsy: Reed-Sternberg Cells
- Symptoms
- Painless, enlarged lymph node
- Non-specific symptoms
- Treatment
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation
Wilm’s tumor location?
kidneys
Wilm’s tumor clinical manifestations?
- Asymptomatic abdominal mass
- Malaise, hematuria, and hypertension
Wilm’s tumor precautions?
Avoid palpating the abdomen. Wilm’s tumor is often encapsulated and palpating the abdomen could cause the tumor to rupture and spread cancer cells.
