Therapeutic Options Flashcards
1
Q
How can cancer be:
- Prevented
- Treated ?
A
Prevention: Diet, screening, genetics, stop people smoking, medication
Treatment: Surgery, radiotherapy and systemic therapy
2
Q
What do studies on diet say?
A
- Colorectal cancer probably linked with red meat consumption
- Breast cancer probably linked with saturated fat
- Physical activity decreases risk
3
Q
What screening is available?
A
- smear tests for cervical cancer
- faecal occult blood for colorectal cancer
- mammography for breast cancer
- PSA blood test for prostate cancer
- MRI/CT scanning or breath test for lung cancer
4
Q
Panprotocolectomy:
A
Removal of entire colon, rectum and anal canal
5
Q
Prophylactic tamoxifen:
A
Drug for breast cancer
6
Q
FAP and CRC are both autosomal
A
Dominant
