common types of cancer
What cancer affects the bones?
Osteosarcoma
List at least 2 items of PPE when handling chemotherapy drugs.
Gloves (powered free and chemotherapy rated, not exam gloves)
Face mask
Face shield
Disposable gown
Googles
Respiratory barrier
T/F: Dogs and cats usually have much more mild side effects from chemotherapy than humans.
True
What is histopathology?
The study of whole tissue
Cancer is defined as .....
A disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body
Melanoma is what type of cancer?
skin cancer
Who should never handle chemo?
pregnant women
What is the primary goal of Cancer treatment in companion animals?
Maintain good QOL for the patient.
Give one way to sample tissue
Fine needle aspiration (FNA)
Punch biopsy
A total score of _/70 is considered an acceptable QOL
35
Chances of what type of cancer increase after the first heat cycle?
Mammary Cancer
How should you handle spoiled bedding or toys?
Wash them individually in a washing machine with hot water.
When Given IV why should chemotherapy drugs only be given through an indwelling catheter?
To ensure it goes into the vein and prevent extravasation.
What is cytology?
Provides information based on individual cells
What type of gloves should you wear when handling chemo
Powered free and chemotherapy rated
This type of cancer affects the lymphatic system
Lymphoma
list the 4 ways veterinary staff or clients can be exposed to harmful chemotherapy drugs
Package leaking
Pill residue
Vomit
Urine and Fecal
When is cancer treatment most successful?
When diagnosed and treated early
Stage 1.....
T0 or T1, M0 , N0
T/F you do not need to sedation / anesthesia for a fine needle aspirate?
True
What type of cancer affects the lining of blood vessels?
Hemangiosarcoma ( HSA)
How long does it take for chemotherapy to pass through urine?
72 hours
"White feet don't treat" is to remember that the MDR1 gene ( Collies,shepherds,sheepdogs) increases risk of .........?
Severe chemotherapy toxicity
radiographs
Lymph node aspirate
Ionized calcium
Histopathology/cytology
Biopsy/resection
Define Metastasis
the spread of cancer cells from the place where they first formed to another part of the body