Cancer
What are two symptoms of breast cancer?
A lump or thickened area, Change in size, Dimpling, Pain
What type of cells does Chemotherapy target?
Any rapidly dividing cells
What is a dose / dosage?
The amount of drug taken at one time
What is the medical term for hair loss?
Alopecia
What is one regimen that is associated with Leukemia?
CHOP, ABVD
What do all chemotherapy drugs contain?
Regimens
What does dosage form refer to?
the physical presentation of medicine
What percentage of patients treated with chemotherapy develop mucositis?
40%
What damages DNA and causes cancer?
Tobacco smoke and ultraviolet rays
What cancers does chemotherapy work best for?
cancers that spread metastasis
What are the five most common routes of administration?
include: inhaled, topical, oral, rectal, and injection
What is immunosuppression?
decreased production of red and white blood cells