Cancer Flashcards
(28 cards)
T/F - Cancer is abnormal growth of cells
True - cell growth is uncontrolled
When the cancer cell travels from the original location to a new place, what is it called?
Metastis
What acronym is used to describe the warning signs of cancer?
CAUTION
C-Change in bowel/bladder
A-Any sore that does not heal
U-Unusual bleeding/discharge
T-Thickening in breast
I-Indigestion
O-Obvious change in wart
n-Nagging cough or hoarseness
Two ways to describe a tumor
By grading or staging
What is the difference btween the two
Grading describes a tumor by cells. Staging describes the progression of a tumor by the clincial symptoms
What are the 3 types of radiation
External unsealed
Internal sealed
internal
What precautions must be taken for a client receiving radiation treatment
Private room and bathroom
Limit visitors
Rotate nursing staff
place sign at door and bedside
What is the most dangerous type of radiation
Sealed internal radiation because a solid radioactive implant is inside the tumor
What additional precautions must be taken for clients receiving sealed internal radiation
All body fluids are radioactive - use hazardous clean up gloves and gown
If a clients sealed internal implant falls out, what do you do
Pick it up w/long handled forceps and put it in a lead container
Chemo works by destroying the cell
wall
S/E of chemo
Nausea
Anorexia
Alopecia
Oral thrush
Neuorpathy
Fatigue
Metoclopramide is used for
reduce nausea
Is sterility from chemo permanent
Yes
Precautions cancer patients need
Neutropenic
Strict handwashing
No sick visitors
No children
No raw food or fresh fruit/plants
what is filgrastim
Drug used to treat neutropenia - monitor WBC after use
What is the best time for breast self exam
Once a month but no longer recommended due to false positive
Best time for testicular self exam
Once a month on the same day
If a client had mastectomy what do you never do?
Take a BP or place an IV on the affected side
Post mastectomy education tips
Elevate affected extremity
No exercise after surgery
Positive self-image encouragement
Staging of tumor uses TNM
T-tumor (size, location, origin)
N-Lymph Nodes (involvement of regional and distant)
M-Metastasis or spread of disease
Chemotherapy
Use of antineoplastic agents
Immunotherapy
Strengthening of immune system
Systemic Therapy
chemotherapy + immunotherapy where treatment focuses on the entire body
