Therapeutic Options: Cancer Flashcards
What type of therapeutic options are there
Prevention
Treatment
Name some prevention therapeutic options
Environment / Behaviour change Diet Screening Genetics Medication / vaccination
Name some treatment therapeutic options
Surgery
Radiotherapy
Systemic therapy
Immunotherapy
Name a diet risk factor of colorectal cancer
Red meat consumption
Name a diet risk factor of breast cancer
Link with saturated fat intake
Name a diet risk which decreases a persons chance of obtaining cancer
Physical activity
What is the current dietary adivce
Eat 5 or more portions of fruits and vegetables/day
Avoid obesity
Take regular exercise (30 minutes/day)
What type of screening is available for cervical cancer
Smear tests
What type of screening is available for colorectal cancer
Faecal occult blood
What type of screening is available for breast cancer
Mammography
What type of screening is available for prostate cancer
PSA blood test
although more controversial
What type of screening is available for lung cancer
MR/CT scanning
Breath test
(although more controversial)
Describe the features of CRC and familial adenomatous polyposis coli (FAP)
Autosomal dominant
Screen families for APC mutations
Regular colonoscopy
Offer panprotocolectomy when are adenomas found
What is a controversial primary oesophageal cancer chemo-prevention method
Supplement diet with anti-oxidants
What is a controversial primary breast cancer chemo-prevention method
Known at risk women can be given prophylactic tamoxifen