Introduction to the Cancer Patient Pathway Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common cancer in females
A
Breast
2
Q
What is the most common cancer in males
A
Prostate
3
Q
what are the top 4 cancers in the uk
A
- breast
- prostate
- lung
- Bowel
4
Q
What is the lifetime risk of cancer
A
1 in 2 people born after 1960 in the UK will be diagnosed with some form of cancer during their lifetime
5
Q
What is the single largest preventable cause of cancer
A
smoking
6
Q
How many patients survive cancer every year
A
50% of patients now survive 10 or more years
7
Q
What percentage does cancer account for in terms of deaths for male and female
A
Cancers as a whole accounted for 30.0% of deaths in males and 24.8% of deaths in females in 2015
8
Q
What lifestyle interventions can reduce the chance of cancer
A
Be smoke free Healthy weight Safe in the sun Avoid certain substances at work Protect against certina infection ssuch as HPV High fibre diet Drink less alcohol Cut down on processed meat Avoid air pollution
9
Q
describe the cancer pathway
A
- Starts with the development of cancer – patient usually doesn’t know about this
- Presentation – Presents to there GP – look at red flags and suggest that the patient can have cancer, this results in a referral to a specialist
- Process of investigation, diagnosis and treatment which involves in the MDT
- Response assessment – this includes remission or residual disease leading to further treatment or palliation
- Living beyond cancer
- Or relapse
10
Q
what is the gold standard for cancer care
A
MDT
