Treatment: Independently or in various combinations: Flashcards
1
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Depends on:
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- Type, stage, localization, and response
- Limitations imposed by the pt’s clinical status
2
Q
Total or partial removal
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- even if it is only a small portion for biopsy
3
Q
Biopsy:
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Establishes a histologic diagnosis on which to base future treatment
4
Q
Once the mainstay but is now usually _______ with other _______ to discourage proliferation of _______ cells
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- combined
- treatments
- residual
5
Q
Amount of tumor removed depends on:
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- accessibility to surgical removal
- Amenability(responsiveness) to other modes of therapy
6
Q
It can also: (Surgery)
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- Relieve pain
- Correct obstruction
- Alleviate pressure
