therapeutic options. Flashcards
name four preventative techniques.
diet, screening, genetics, chemo-prevention.
which prevention method is inconsistent, and why?
Diet - as there is inconsistent evidence and lots of confounding variables.
what cancers is the screening method helpful to prevent?
Cervical cancer and CRC (colatarol cancer and polyps)
what cancers is the screening method controversial for?
prostate cancer and lung cancer.
what does genetic testing work well for?
breast cancer and BRAC1 and BRAC2 (mutations in the tumour suppresser gene)
which therapeutic option is controversial?
Chamo - prevention
What is isolated limb protrusion?
chemotherapy just on one limb.
What can radiotherapy do?
Treat inoperable lesions and allow for surgery.
Name the five Rs of radiotherapy.
Radiosensitivity, Repair, Re-population, Re oxygenation, Reassortment.
What are the pros and cons of systematic?
Pros - good for widespread disease
cons - can cause widespread toxicity.
What are cytotoxic drugs?
Drugs that contain toxins to prevent the growth of cancer cells.
Curative chemotherapy accounts for 3% of causes. Name two cancers it can be used for.
Testicular cancer and lymphoma.
What is adjuvant chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy used with other things - usually after surgery - can be also used with radiotherapy.
What is palliative chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy to relieve symptoms - it may be also be slightly curative.
What is neoadjunctive chemotherapy?
medicine administered before surgery - e.g. breast cancer
