ovarian cancer part 2 Flashcards
what stage of ovarian cancer: cancer is confined to one or both ovaries
stage 1
what stage of ovarian cancer: cancer has SPREAD OVER THE PELVIC REGION
stage 2
what stage of ovarian cancer: cancer has spread to the other organs IN THE ABDOMEN
stage 3
what stage of ovarian cancer: cancer has SPREAD BEYOND THE ABDOMEN ‘‘TO OTHER PARTS’’
stage 4
visual examination of the female reproductive system
pelvic exam
a test used to confirm a cancer
biopsy
this test is used to further delineate the mass
ultrasonography
this test is used to check for metastasis
ct scan
what is the CA test for ovarian cancer/cervical
CA 125
antiestrogen/estrogen receptor modulator
tamoxifen
they block the receptors site of estrogen receptor
tamoxifen
inhibits/controls the production of estrogen that the ovary makes
anastrozole
example of analgesics for pain control
morphine
fentanyl