Classification of Cancer Continued
What parameters does the TNM Classification System look at
Tumor size/invasiveness
Spread to Lymph Nodes
Metastasis
What is the Acronym for the 7 signs of cancer
CAUTION
If a person is experiencing fear and anxiety what are some things the RN should do
Actively listen to patient concerns
Give clear explanations, repeat if necessary
Give written info for reinforcement
Refer to oncology team when possible
What are the 3 goals of cancer treatment
Cure
Control
Palliation
At what age should women start getting a mammmogram and how often
45
Yearly
When is clinical staging performed
After completion of diagnostic workup to guide effective treatment selection
What does the C stand for
Changes
When a nurse is communicating with someone diagnosed with cancer, what is one thing they should avoid doing
Communication patterns that may hinder exploration of feelings and use of overly technical language
Which goal includes eradication of the disease or remission
Cure
At what age should women get a mammogram every 2 years
55
What kind of test are performed during clinical staging
Physical exam
Bone/Liver Scans
Ultrasound
CT
MRI
PET
What does the A and U stand for
A sore
Unusual bleeding
What 4 things are included in the Diagnostic Plan, when a patient is possibly being diagnosed with cancer
Health History
Risk factors
Physical Exam
Diagnostic Studies
Which goal cannot be cured but management is possible for long periods of time
Control
At what age should people start getting colonoscopys
Age 45
What happens during surgical staging
Surgical excision
Exploration
Lymph Node sampling
What does T and I stand for
Thickening of tissue
Indigestion
Name a few diagnostic studies that can be performed to diagnose cancer
Cytology Studies
Chest x-ray
CBC, Chem panel
Liver function studies
Endoscopic Exam
CT, MRI, PET
Radioisotope Scan
Tumor Markers
Genetic Markers
Bone Marrow exam
Biopsy
Which goal includes the quality of life
Palliation
At what age should women get cervical exams and how often
Age 30
Every 5 years
What does the O and N stand for
Obvious change in mole/wart
Nagging cough
_______ involves histologic exam by a pathologist of a piece of tissue or bone marrow
Biopsy
At what age should men start getting prostate exams and how often
Yearly