ONCOLOGY POWERPOINT Flashcards
1
Q
____ - ___ % of animals over the age of 10 will get malignant cancer
A
40-50%
2
Q
Anthropomorphization
A
Human owners relating their own experiences with cancer to their pet
3
Q
What is the technicians role with treating cancer
A
Basic knowledge of
1. Case management
2. Quality patient care
3. Client support
4
Q
What is oncology
A
The study of cancer
5
Q
What is cancer
A
Uncontrolled cell growth of any kind
6
Q
Seven terminology terms commonly used to describe cancer growth
A
- Mass
- Tumor
- Neoplasia
- Growth
- Bump/ lump
- Malignancy
- Swelling
7
Q
Clinical effects of cancer can cause ___________ and ___________ changes
A
Local and systemic changes
8
Q
Five examples of local changes from cancer
A
- Tissue destruction
- Impaired function (system specific)
- Pain
- Inflammation
- Infection
9
Q
Two examples of systemic changes resulting from cancer
A
Infection and paraneoplastic syndrome
10
Q
paraneoplastic syndrome
A
Conditions that develop secondary to cancer
