N5315 Advanced Pathophysiology Cancer Module Objectives with Advanced Organizers

Examine the basic concepts of cancer nomenclature and biology. a. Identify the cancer types which produce the tumor markers alpha fetoprotein, carcinoembryonic antigen, beta human chorionic gonadotropin, and prostate specific antigen. Tumor Marker Origin Alpha Fetoprotein Liver and Germ Cells Carcinoembryonic Antigen GI, Pancreas, Lung, Breast, etc Beta Human Chorionic gonadotropin Germ Cells Prostate Specific Antigen Prostate b. Identify the origins of a cancer based on the following cancer nomenclature: Carcino-, sarco-, -oma, -blastoma, and carcinoma in situ. Term Definition Example Carcino- (prefix) Epithelial tissue Breast, prostate, lung, pancreas, and colon Sarco- (prefix) Tissue (connective and supportive) Bone, fat, muscle, nerve, and other connective tissues