Types of Cancer Flashcards
Breast Cancer Diagnostic test
Breast self exam
Mammogram
Ultra sound
Biopsy
What age does clinical MAMMO breast examination start
45, unless family history
breast cancer s/s
Nontender lump( upper outer part)
abnormal discharge from the nipple
nipple retraction
dimpling of skin
change in nipple position
breast pain
Breast cancer treatment
Surgical: lumpectomy, mastectomy
Hormonal therapy
chemo
radiation
Lung Cancer s/s
Cough
hemoptysis- bloody sputum
SOB
Chest pain
Hoarseness
Dysphagia
Clubbing of the fingers/toes
Breast Cancer Risk factors
Dense breast
Gender
Age
Personal History
previous chest radiation
reproductive history
Lung cancer diagnostic test
Chest x-ray
CT Scan
MRI
PET
Sputum cytology
Biopsy
Lung cancer risk factors
smoking
exposure to radiation
Inhaled irritants
radon exposure
age
Lung Cancer Treatment
Surgery- resection, Loectomy
Chemo
Radiation
palliative
Colorectal cancer diagnostic test
Colonoscopy
sigmoidoscopy
CT
MRI
Fecal Occult Blood
Blood test
Colorectal Calncer
MAY BE ASYMPTOMATIC in early stage
abdominal pain
fatigue
change in stool patterns(BIG ONE)
iron deficiency
CACHEXIA= thin looking
what age do you get a Colonoscopy
50 years old
Colorectal Cancer risk factors
Family history,
obesity,
Diet low in fruits and veggies and high in fat
genetic syndrome,
inflammatory bowel disease,
tobacco/alcohol, sedentary lifestyle- sitting a lot not exercising
Colorectal cancer treatments
Surgery
Chemo
radiation
Skin cancer diagnostic tests
Skin biopsy
CT Scan
Skin Cancer S/S USE ABCDE
A- asymmetry
B- border
C- color
D- diameter
E- evolving
Skin Cancer risk factors
Moles
freckles before age of 2
fair skin
gentics
UV/sun exposure
Skin Cancer Treatments
Freeze
Mohs surgery
excisional surgery
photodynamic therapy
radiation
chemo
biological therapy
Leukemia diagnostic test
Physical exam
Blood tests
Bone marrow biopsy
Leukemia s/s
Pancytopenia
Fever, chills
Fatigue
Frequent or severe infections
Weight loss
Swollen lymph nodes
Enlarged liver or spleen
Easy bleeding/bruising
Petechiae
Leukemia risk factors
Exposure to carcinogens
Smoking
Previous chemotherapy or radiation therapy
Family history
Genetic disorders
Exposure to large amounts of radiation (atomic bomb/weapons facility/nuclear reactor accident)
Leukemia treatments
Chemotherapy
Targeted therapy
Immunotherapy
CAR-T therapy
Radiation therapy
Bone marrow transplant
Lymphoma diagnostic test
Physical exam
Lymph node testing
Blood tests
Bone marrow biopsy
CT scan
MRIPET scan
Lymphoma s/s
Painless swelling of lymph nodes in neck, armpit, or groin
Persistent fatigue
Fever
Night sweats
Shortness of breath
Weight loss
Itchy skin
