leukemia - Answers blood forming cells
adenocarcinoma - Answers glandular organ
lymphomas - Answers lymph tissues
carcinomas - Answers epithelial tissue
myelomas - Answers plasma cells
sarcomas - Answers originate in soft tissues such as muscle, blood cells, bone and connective
tissue.
Cancer classification: T-N-M - Answers Tumor-Node-Metastasis
Cancer etiology - Answers exposure to carcinogens, genetic predisposition, immunity,
external factors causing cancer - Answers chemical carcinogens, physical carcinogens, viral
carcinogens,
personal factors and cancer development - Answers immunity, age and genetic risk
2 things patient with family history of cancer to focus on. - Answers primary prevention and
genetic testings.
Avoiding tobacco products, HPV vaccines, avoid those know carcinogen - Answers primary
prevention
Screenings....colonoscopy, pap smear, mammogram - Answers Secondary prevention
Dietary Habits to reduce risk - Answers Avoid excessive fat, Avoid nitrates, minimize red meat,
limit alcohol intake,
Warning signs of Cancer (CAUTION) - Answers change in b/b habits, a sore that doesnt heal,
unusual i, thickening or presence of lump, indigestion or difficulty swallowing, obvious change in
wart or mole, nagging cough or hoarness
impact of cancer on physical function - Answers immunity and clotting, GI function, peripheral
nerve sensory function, central motor& sensory deficits, respiratory and cardia functions,
comfort & quality of life
cancer management involves - Answers surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy,
photodynamic therapy, hormonal therapy
different kinds of surgery: prophylactic surgery - Answers prevent cancer development