Oncology Flashcards
How do alkylating agents work?
Bind to DNA, forming crosslinks and preventing replication
Give 2 examples of alykylating agents
cisplatin
cyclophosphamide
Give an example of an antimetabolite
Methotrexate
How do antimetabolites work?
Interrupting normal metabolism of nucleic acids
CA-125 is the tumour marker for?
Ocarian cancer
What is the tumour marker for pancreatic cancer?
CA 19-9
What is the tumour marker for breast cancer?
CA 15-3
CEA is a tumour marker for?
Colorectal cancer
Raised AFP and beta hCG indicates?
Non-seminomatous testicular cancer
Raised AFP in an older woman indicates?
Liver cancer
What cancer would you worry about in a patient with painless jaundice?
Pancreatic
What is the breakthrough pain dosage?
1/6th of the daily dosage
How would you treat metastatic bone pain?
Analgesia, bisphosphonates and radiotherapy
How should opioid dosage be increased?
By 30-50%
Which type of cancer has the strongest association with smoking?
Squamous cell lung carcinoma