week 5 breast cancer case study Flashcards
RF for breast ___ are: postmenupausal and fam history
cancer
RF for breast ___ are: obese and lumpy breasts
cancer
RF for breast ___ are: fibrocystic changes and sedentary
cancer
C/R destroy the cancer cells in the lymph nodes. torf?
true
radiation (emission and distribution of energy through tissue) to treat a carefully defined area of the body in an attempt to permanently damage cancer cells so that they cannot replicate
radiation therapy
teletherapy for R and used ___ beam radiations
external
C uses chemicals to reduce cells and is oral or IV. torf?
true
C can be intravesically or topically. torf?
true
C is given in a CVAD to avoid ___
complications
if C gets into the skin can ___ tissue breakdown and necrosis
cause
use many C types due to __ MOA and can then use lower doses but can also give more toxicity
different
dont push temp extremes on treated skin areas for R __
treatment
coping ability and support/SO can determine ___ with cancer
coping
feeling expressions and age at diagnosis can determine __ with cancer
coping
disease extent and body image can determine ___ with cancer
coping