Risk factors & prevention
This lifestyle habit is the #1 preventable cause of cancer in the US.
Smoking
A sore that does this is considered one of the classic warning signs?
Does not heal
This term means "new growth" and refers to abnormal cellular proliferation.
neoplasm
This diagnostic procedure is the only definitive way to determine if cells are malignant?
biopsy
This oncologic emergency is caused by rapid cell destruction and results in electrolyte imbalances.
tumor lysis syndrome TLS
This type of radiation is considered a major environmental carcinogen and comes from sunlight exposure?
UV radiation
A sudden change in these skin structures, such as color, shape, or size; should be evaluated.
Moles
This type of tumor is non-cancerous, slow growing, and does not invade other tissues.
benign
This imaging method uses magnetic fields and provides soft-tissue visualization.
MRI
A major sign of hyperkalmeia in TLS that requires immediate monitoring
Cardiac dysrhythmia
This type of cancer risk factor cannot be changed and includes advancing age and genetic background.
Non-modifiable risk factors
Women over 40 are recommended to undergo this annual cancer detection test.
Mammogram
This process is how cancer spreads from a primary site to a secondary site.
metastasis
This treatment uses high-energy waves to shrink tumors and damage cancer cells.
radiation therapy
This non-pharmacological pain relief strategy involves focusing the mind on calming images.
guided imagery
This is the term for preventing cancer before it develops by stopping exposure to carcinogens?
Primary prevention
This cancer screening test should begin for men at age 50 unless otherwise directed?
PSA
These cancers arise from the connective tissues such as bone or muscle.
Sarcomas
chemotherapy
For patients receiving external radiation, the nurse should advise them to keep this bodily area dry and free of lotions unless prescribed.
The radiation treatment site.
Three major dietary recommendations to reduce cancer risk include eating plenty of these three things?
Fruits, veggies, whole grains
This is the term for patient checking their own body for lumps, irregularities, or skin changes.
Self-examination
This system classifies cancer by tumor size, node involvement, and metastasis.
TNM classification system
This specialized treatment replaces diseased or damaged bone marrow with healthy stem cells.
Bone marrow transplant or peripheral stem cell transplant
Pain control in advanced cancer should follow this principle: use these medications around the clock rather than waiting for the pain to be severe.
Scheduled opioids with breakthrough doses as needed.