Therapeutic options; cancer Flashcards
What can be used to prevent cancer
Env.
Diet
Screening
Genetic
Medication
What are the differerent treatments for cancer
Surgery
Radiotherapy
Systemic therapy
Immunotherapy
Diet
What is red meat consumption linked to
Colorectal cancer
Diet
What is saturated fat intake associated with
Breast cancer
screening
What is the test for cervical cancer
Regular smear tests
screening
What tests are used for Colorectal cancer
Faecul occult blood test
16% reduction in CRC mortality
What is used for breast cancer screening
Mammography
What is the test for prostate cancer
PSA blood test
What are the screening options for lung cancer
MRI/CT scan
breath test
What should you look for when checking someone’s genetics for CRC & FAP
autosomal dominant gene
Screen families for APC mutations
Regular colonoscopy
Panprotocolectomy
Genetics
What genes to look out for when looking for breast cancer
BRCA1 & BRCA2
chemo-prevention
When is chemo-prevention used in oesophageal cancer, breast, H&N/ lung cancers
Oesohophageal- Primary
Breast- Primary
Secondary- H&N and lung cancer
What are the requirements for surgery & radiotherapy
Anatomical coverage
Treats inoperable lesions
Can make surgery possible
What are the 5Rs of radiobiology
Radiosensitivity
Repair
Re-population
Re-oxygenation
Re-assortment
medical treatment
What is the percentage of cancer cured by radiotherapy
40%
