specific tests
Elevated when cancer is present in the prostate
what is PSA
this system represents the standardization of the clinical staging of cancer
what is TNM Tumor, nodes, metastasis
mental fog or cloudiness that affects some patients in their cancer journey
what is chemo brain
most widely used class of antineoplastics
what are alkylating agents such as Cytoxan
this drug stimulates neutrophil production
What is Filgrastim (Neupogen)
may be elevated in patients with gynecologic cancers (including ovarian cancer) and cancer of the pancreas
what is CA 125
this grade is the most malignant
what is grade 4
a common problem for patients receiving chemotherapy
what is leukopenia (decrease in WBC and bone marrow depression)
Pneumotitis and fibrosis are common adverse reactions to this antineoplastic drug
what is methotrexate
These are used in autoimmune diseases and in breast cancer
what are monoclonal antibodies
Pancreas and colorectal, liver, stomach and biliary tree cancers may have this elevated
CA 19 -9
Classifying the extent and spread of disease is termed
what is staging
one of the most common complications of chemotherapy and can lead to severe swallowing problems and systemic infections
what is stomatitis
This IV drug often appears red
what is doxorubicin
These block estrogen receptors on breast cancer cells
What are SERMS Tamoxifen
may indicate Medullary thyroid cancer
a grade 3 cancer
what is extensive local and regional spread
Thrombocytopenia is a common SE of chemo. to prevent injury you would teach your patient to use this when brushing teeth
what is a soft bristle toothbrush
This drug is specific to the M-phase and administered IV
What is Vincristine (oncovin)
Chlorohexadine gluconate (Peridex) is used to treat which side effect of chemo
What is mucositis
found in Neuroblastoma, pheochromocytoma, ganglioneuroma, rhabdomyosarcoma, PNE
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what is VMA
Vanillylmandelic acid (24-h collection of urine; it is a catecholamine metabolite)
most commonly to detect cancers of the cervix
what is the Bethesda System
This SE is a potential source of anxiety for the patient because it affects body image
what is alopecia or hair loss
These slow the growth of hormone-dependent tumors by blocking substances essential for growth
what is hormone antagonists
Pt taking this antineoplastic drub should increase fluid intake and hydrate well to prevent renal side effects such as hemorrhagic cystitis
what is cytoxan