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Types of Cancer Flashcards

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Breast Cancer Diagnostic test

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Breast self exam

Mammogram
Ultra sound
Biopsy

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What age does clinical MAMMO breast examination start

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45, unless family history

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breast cancer s/s

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Nontender lump( upper outer part)
abnormal discharge from the nipple
nipple retraction
dimpling of skin
change in nipple position
breast pain

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Breast cancer treatment

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Surgical: lumpectomy, mastectomy

Hormonal therapy
chemo
radiation

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Lung Cancer s/s

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Cough
hemoptysis- bloody sputum
SOB
Chest pain
Hoarseness
Dysphagia
Clubbing of the fingers/toes

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Breast Cancer Risk factors

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Dense breast
Gender
Age
Personal History
previous chest radiation
reproductive history

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Lung cancer diagnostic test

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Chest x-ray
CT Scan
MRI
PET
Sputum cytology
Biopsy

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Lung cancer risk factors

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smoking
exposure to radiation
Inhaled irritants
radon exposure
age

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7
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Lung Cancer Treatment

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Surgery- resection, Loectomy
Chemo
Radiation
palliative

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Colorectal cancer diagnostic test

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Colonoscopy
sigmoidoscopy
CT
MRI
Fecal Occult Blood
Blood test

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9
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Colorectal Calncer

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MAY BE ASYMPTOMATIC in early stage

abdominal pain
fatigue
change in stool patterns(BIG ONE)
iron deficiency
CACHEXIA= thin looking

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what age do you get a Colonoscopy

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50 years old

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Colorectal Cancer risk factors

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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

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Colorectal cancer treatments

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Surgery
Chemo
radiation

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Skin cancer diagnostic tests

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Skin biopsy
CT Scan

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Skin Cancer S/S USE ABCDE

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A- asymmetry
B- border
C- color
D- diameter
E- evolving

15
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Skin Cancer risk factors

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Moles
freckles before age of 2
fair skin
gentics
UV/sun exposure

16
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Skin Cancer Treatments

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Freeze
Mohs surgery
excisional surgery
photodynamic therapy
radiation
chemo
biological therapy

17
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Leukemia diagnostic test

A

Physical exam
Blood tests
Bone marrow biopsy

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Leukemia s/s

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Pancytopenia
Fever, chills
Fatigue
Frequent or severe infections
Weight loss
Swollen lymph nodes
Enlarged liver or spleen
Easy bleeding/bruising
Petechiae

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Leukemia risk factors

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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)

20
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Leukemia treatments

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Chemotherapy
Targeted therapy
Immunotherapy
CAR-T therapy
Radiation therapy
Bone marrow transplant

21
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Lymphoma diagnostic test

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Physical exam
Lymph node testing
Blood tests
Bone marrow biopsy
CT scan
MRIPET scan

22
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Lymphoma s/s

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Painless swelling of lymph nodes in neck, armpit, or groin
Persistent fatigue
Fever
Night sweats
Shortness of breath
Weight loss
Itchy skin

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Lymphoma Risk factors

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Age (young)
Sex (male)
Impaired immune system
Either disease or immunosuppressed by medications
Infections
Epstein-Barr
Helicobacter pylori

24
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Lymphoma treatment

A

Active surveillance
Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy
CAT-T therapy
Radiation therapy
Bone marrow transplant

25
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Multiple Myeloma diagnostic test

A

Labs
Bets-2-macroglobulin
Kidney function
X-ray
MRI
CT scan
PET scan
Bone Marrow Biopsy

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Multiple myeloma s/s

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Bone pain (esp spine, chest, hips)
Nausea
Constipation
Decreased appetite
Mental fogginess
Fatigue
Infections
Weight loss
Weakness
Thirst
Increased urination

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Multiple myeloma risk factors

A

Advanced age
Sex (male)
Race (African Americans)
Family history of multiple myeloma
Having monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)

28
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Multiple myeloma treatment

A

Surveillance
Targeted therapy
Immunotherapy
CAR-T therapy
Chemotherapy

Steroids
Bone marrow transplant
Radiation therapy

Meg Surg 200 (4 decks)

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