Cellular Regulation Basics
This is the process by which normal cells become cancerous
What is carcinogenesis?
A common warning sign of breast cancer felt during sel-exam
What is a painless lump?
This is a common symptom of colon cancer
What is rectal bleeding or change in bowel habits?
This imaging is the gold standard for diagnosing colon cancer.
What is colonoscopy?
this therapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells.
What is chemotherapy?
Loss of this type of inhibition allows cancer cells to pile up and grow uncontrollably
What is contact inhibition?
These two genes are most associated with hereditary breast cancer?
What are BRCA1 and BRCA2?
Most colorectal cancers arise from these pre-cancerous lesions.
What are adenomatous polyps?
This diagnostic test is typically the first used when a breast lump is found.
What is mammograohy?
This is a common side effect of chemotherapy nurse should monitor for.
What is neutropenia?
Name of hallmark of cancer related to cell division
What is loss of control over mitosis?
This surgery removes only the tumor and a small rim surrounding tissue
What is a lumpectomy?
This tumor marker is used to monitor recurrence of colon cancer
What is CEA
the biopsy technique uses a needle to extract cells for breast cancer diagnosis.
What is fine-needle aspiration?
Patient education for radiation therapy should include this skin care tip.
What is avoiding applying lotions or creams unless prescribed?
These gene, when mutated, fail to suppress tumor formation
What are tumor suppressor genes?
This type of breast cancer is known to spread rapidly and may not show a lump
What is inflammatory breast cancer?
Microsatellite instability in colorectal cancer may indicate this hereditary condition
What is Lynch syndrome?
These lab results may indicate microcytic anemia in colorectal cancer.
What are low hemoglobing and hemotocrit?
This monoclonal antibody (medication) is used in some metastatic colorectal cancers
What is bevacizumab (Avastin)?
This stage of cancer cell transformation is irreversible and marked by independence from normal growth signals
What is progression?
Name two pharmacologic therapies used in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
What are tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors?
The preferred screening test for average-risk adults beginning at age 40-45
What is colonoscopy?
This classifications system helps stage solid tumors.
What is the TNM system?
Name one priority nursing intervention for client receiving 5-FU and developing mucositis.
What is encourage oral hygiene with non-alcoholic mouth rinse or provide pain relief?