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CNS tumors include tumors of the? (2 answers)

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Brain and Spinal Cord

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CNS tumors can be under 4 different categories, what are they?

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Primary, Secondary(Metastatic), Benign, Malignant

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What are CNS tumor’s typical behavior?

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Locally Invasive

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Why are CNS tumors so deadly in regards to the structures they affect?

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Structures affected cannot repair or regenerate themselves, which is the cause of permanent damage

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Why would CNS tumors that are benign be considered Malignant?

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Due to their close proximity to critical structures and inaccessibility

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What is the 5-year survival rate for CNS tumors?

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35%

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What percentage of CNS tumors involve the brain?

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85-90%

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What percentage of CNS tumors involve the spinal cord?

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15-20%

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What is significant about brain tumors in pediatric patients?

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Most common pediatric solid tumor

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What age are CNS tumors most prevalent in?

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50-80 yo

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What are the two age groups affected most be CNS tumors?

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3-12 yo and 50-80 yo

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What percentage of CNS tumors involved the Cerebrum?

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75%

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What is the function of the cerebrum?

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Sensory impulse interpretation and Voluntary muscle activity

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At what age are gliomas most prevalent?

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40-75 yo

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(Look at Brain Diagram). What number correlates with the cerebrum?

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1

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(Look at Brain Diagram). What number correlates with the Corpus Callosum?

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2

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(Look at Brain Diagram). What number correlates with the Pons?

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7

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(Look at Brain Diagram). What number correlates with the Cerebellum?

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5

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(Look at Brain Diagram). What number correlates with the medulla?

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6

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What is the ratio of Primary brain occurrence to Secondary?

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1:10

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What percentage of patients will experience cerebral metastasis?

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30%

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What are cerebral mets significant to adults?

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Most common brain tumors

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How do cerebral Mets present location wise?

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Hemispheres

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What is the most common primary site of metastatic brain disease?

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Lungs

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What are etiologic factors that can be associated with brain tumors? (4 answers)
Occupational/Environmental, Lifestyle/Dietary, Medical Conditions, Genetic factors
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What is the most common form of adult forms of brain tumors?
Glioblastoma Multiforme
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What are the 3 most important prognostic factors?
Tumor type w/ grade, Performance status, Age
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What is the issue with patients younger than 4 and using XRT?
Due to the on going development of the brain, there is a high sensitivity to XRT, therefore must be avoided.
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What are the late effects of radiating CNS patients younger than 4?
Lower IQ as dosage increases
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What is the purpose of the karnofsky performance score?
Measure neurologic and functional status
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What does a KPS of 100-90 indicate?
Normal function, little to no presentation
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What does a KPS of 80-70 indicate?
Function is still maintained with some symptoms, some activities are limited
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What does a KPS of 60-50 indicate?
Occasional assistance, cares for most needs
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What does a KPS of 40-30 indicate?
Disabled to severely disabled, needing special assistance
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What does a KPS of 20-10 indicate?
Very sick, require supportive treatment and point of death
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What is the PRIMARY prognostic indicator utilized?
Tumor grade with type
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Benign tumors are what grade?
Low grade
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Malignant tumors are what grade?
High grade
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What is the composition of white and gray matter in the CNS?
40% gray matter and 60% white matter
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What is the circulatory system within the brain called?
Circle of Willis
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What is the risk implied on the circulatory system with tumor occurrence?
Invasion into the circulatory system causing physiological effects and blockage
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The spinal cord is a continuation of what structure?
Medulla Oblongata
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What are the parameters of the spinal cord?
Base of the brainstem to L1/L2
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What is the significance of the blood-brain barrier?
It regulates the penetration of substance into the brain, essentially protecting the brain from harmful substance
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What are the requirements to pass the blood-brain barrier?
Lipid soluble or carrier molecule needed if water-soluble
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What is the difficulty of tumor cells within the Blood-brain barrier?
Chemotherapy drugs have difficulty trying to penetrate the barrier, leaving limited treatment options
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What does CSF provide to the CNS?
buoyancy to protect and cushion the brain, intracerebral transport, and exchange of nutrients
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What are the major patterns of spread for CNS tumors?
Local invasion and CSF Seeding
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What is the clinical presentation of a brain tumor?
signs are unilateral, hemiplegia, paresis, ocular issues, seizures, balance issues, headaches
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What is the clinical presentation of Spinal cord tumors?
Pain, loss of sensation, cord compression, weakness in distal structures, and loss of control (immediate treatment needed)
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What is the most important prognostic factor in diagnosis?
Histopathology
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What is the stage system used by AJCC?
GTM, Grade is most important
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What does G1-G3 signify?
G1 is well-differentiated and G3 is poorly differentiated
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What is important to know before considering surgical intervention for CNS Tumors?
Tumor size and extent
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When is surgery primary utilized?
Symptomatic tumors or Completely resectable tumors
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What are spinal cord tumors that are subjected to surgery?
Schwannomas, Meningiomas, Ependymomas
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What are two options for spinal cord tumor treatment?
rapid surgical removal and XRT
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Radiation therapy is best for what tumors?
Partially excised tumors, inaccessible tumors, metastatic disease
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Dose factors include?
Tumor type, Grade, recurrence pattern, radio-responsiveness
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What is the purpose of dose-limiting and whats it based on?
Dose-limiting is to limit the dosage to healthy tissue to prevent necrosis and is based on limiting surrounding structures
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When is radiation therapy most optimal for brain tumor? (2 answers)
complete resection is impossible and treatment to residual disease
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When is whole-brain tx given?
presence of metastatic disease
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What is the flash used in WBRT?
1 cm flash
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What does the WBRT technique consist of?
POF laterals, Base of brain border, half beam blocking (possible eye block), Isocentric or SSD, SAD is easier
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What are the borders of WBRT?
Inferior (Supraorbital ridge and EAM), 1 cm of flash around rest of head
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List WB dose restriction
20-40 gy
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WBRT common guidelines
5-20 fx, Standard is 30 gy for 10 fx, 20 gy for 5 fx for poor performers
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What is the treatment volumes from inner most to outer most?
GTV, CTV, ITV, and PTV
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When does temporary hair loss occur?
2000 - 4000 cGy
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When does permanent hair loss occur?
greater than 4000 cGy
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What are some early delayed side effects of WBRT?
Erythema, drowsiness, lethargy, worsening symptoms
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What are some late delayed side effects of WBRT?
necrosis, usually irreversible and progressive
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Dose tolerances of WB, PB, and SPC?
WB (50 Gy), PB (60 Gy), SPC (45 Gy)
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What is the chemotherapy drug used in the treatment of CNS tumors?
Temodar
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What is the accuracy of Stereotactic radiosurgery?
1 mm
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What are some of the roles of the therapist?
Emotional support, Monitor patient, Reassure patient about side effects, substitutions to normal life activities, baby shampoo, NO CREAM 4 HOURS BEFORE TX
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What are the 5 tumor categories?
Adenoma, Blastoma, Carcinoma, Sarcoma, and Glioma
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What is ADENOMA?
tumor in gland
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What is BLASTOMA?
tumor with cells of undeveloped characteristics
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What is CARCINOMA?
tumor from skin or lining of digestive, respiratory or uro
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What is SARCOMA?
tumor from connective tissue, BV or LN
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What is GLIOMA?
tumor from supportive tissues of brain
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PNET tumors take origin from what cell type?
Primitive Embryonal Cells
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What is the most common malignant CNS tumor in children?
Medulloblastoma
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Helmet brain technique is used for what disease?
Malignant Lymphoma
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How long do patients typically live without intervention?
17 weeks
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How long do patients typically live with complete resection of CNS tumor?
70 weeks

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