Pathophysiology
New growth of tissue or tumor
What is a neoplams
These rays are capable of penetrating certain body tissues causing the development of malignant cells in the affected area. Linked to leukemia, cancer of the skin, bone marrow, breast, lung, and thyroid
What is radiation
Some people that have a higher likelihood of developing cancer
What are High Risk People
The classification meaning "tumor"
What is "oma"
This word indicates a neoplasm is usually harmless
What is Benign
Cancers identified as being driven by a virus
What is an oncoviruse
Risk factors include: Heavy smoker, started smoking at an early age, exposure to asbestos. Signs and Symptoms are Persistent cough, blood in sputum, chest pains, Recurring Pneumonia or bronchitis
What is Lung cancer
Is a direct cause of lung cancer, linked to esophageal, pancreatic, bladder, kidney, liver and colon cancers
What is Cigarette Smoking
What is malignant
Not a carcinogenic substance but helps cancer at a faster rate, example: Alcohol
What is a promoter
Name 3 signs of possible breast cancer
Lump in breast, nipple discharge, thickening, dimpling, nipple retraction, pain or tenderness of the nipple
Produce facial hair, chest hair and masculinizing effects
What are androgens and anti-estrogen hormone therapy drugs
To grow by rapid production of cells
Proliferation
Cancer, only seen in HIV infected or severely immunocompromised patients
What is Kaposi sarcoma
Pt risk factors include:age >65, black ancestry, history of family incidence
Risk factor for cancer, Makes early detection of cancers difficult,
What is obesity
Malignant cells that invade neighboring tissues and travel to other parts of the body
What is metastasis
Petrofluorocarbons and pesticides
What are chemical carcinogens
Pt finds a mole that is larger, different color, irregular border,
What is skin cancer
Alkylating agents, antimetabolites, mitotic inhibitors, Hormone-related agents
What are common antineoplastic drug classes