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Cancer Cell A single transformed cell thet does nkt confirm to regulation of cellular differentiation and proliferation. Forms a clone and continues to grow without respect to the bodys needs. Ability to grow uncontrollably. Invade other tissues. Remain in undifferentiated state. Ability to escape detection and destruction of immune system. Carcinogen substance that causes cancer or increases the risk of developing cancer. Agents capable of initiating the development of malignant tumors by inducing genetic changes. Prevention of Cancer Primary - aimed to ensure cancer doesn't develop Secondary - aimed to detect and treat cancer early Tertiary- aimed to soften the impact of ongoing effects Carcinoma Tumours of skin and mucous membranes Sarcoma #Examify | #OnlineExams | #TestPrep | #StudyResources | #AcademicSuccess | #ExamPreparation | #QuizTime | #LearningTools | #Education | #StudentSupport Examify | Smart Grades | Latest update Tumors of connective tissue and bone Haematopoiesis Term for blood cell production. Occurs within bone marrow. Red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets all develop from a common haematopoietic stem cell. These cells go through a process of maturation and differentiate into several different types of blood cells. Myeloma Cancer of plasma cells Lymphoma Cancer of lymph nodes. Hodgkin lymphoma (6types) Non Hodgkin lymphoma (14 types) Leukaemia cancer in the blood - abnormal white blood cell increase. Acute and chronic Goals of cancer treatment cure, control, palliate #Examify | #OnlineExams | #TestPrep | #StudyResources | #AcademicSuccess | #ExamPreparation | #QuizTime | #LearningTools | #Education | #StudentSupport Examify | Smart Grades | Latest update Options for cancer treatment Surgery Radiotherapy Systemic therapy Haematopoietics Types of entry PICC POC Hickmans Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS) The breakdown of tumour tissues into the blood stream causing a oncologic emergency Erythematous/Oral mucositis • Erythematous and/or ulcerative lesions of the mucosal lining of the oral cavity secondary to anti-cancer agents, radiation therapy, or high dose chemotherapy followed by blood and marrow transplant (BMT) (Elad et al, 2020) Stomatitis Any inflammatory condition of the oral tissues. Stomatitis can include oral ulceration, xerostomia, altered taste and taste loss, oral sensitivity, and oral pain with or without lesions being clinically present #Examify | #OnlineExams | #TestPrep | #StudyResources | #AcademicSuccess | #ExamPreparation | #QuizTime | #LearningTools | #Education | #StudentSupport Examify | Smart Grades | Latest update Cancer Trajectory Diagnosis -> Treatment -> Follow up care/treatment/Managing chronic symptoms/End of life care Physical, mental and social Issues associated with Cancer Nausea/vomitting Fatigue Lymphodema Odour Incontinence Peripheral neuropathy Mental health Sexuality Financial difficulty Survivorship care • Essential components include: • Prevention of recurrent and new cancers • Surveillance for cancer spread, recurrence, second cancers and late effects of treatment • Interventions for the consequences of cancer and its treatment • Coordination between the