Chemo lecture Flashcards
(32 cards)
Solid tumor arising from epithelial cells
Carcinoma
originating from mesenchymal or connective tissue
Sarcoma
originating from cells of the hematopoietic system
Lymphoma, leukemia
epithelial cells that produce fluid/mucus
Adenocarcinoma
Lower or basal layer of the epidermis
Basal cell carcinoma
squamous cells in the epithelium
Squamous cell carcinoma
Transitional epithelium
transitional cell carcinoma(urothelium)
immature bone cells
osteosarcoma
smooth muscles ab/uterus
Leiomyosarcoma
bone/soft tissue of orbital structures
Malignant fibroushistiocytoma
fat
liposarcoma
dermatofibrosarcoma
protuberans
Hodgkin
Leed sternberg
carcinogenesis
initiation-promotion-progression
DNA ALTERATION in breast cancer
BRCA 1 -> BRCA2
genetic changes categories
- Act. of proto oncogene to oncogene
2. Deactivation of Tumor suppressor gene
drawing in of blood supply of a metastatic cancer
angiogenesis
Fully active
ECOG 0
restricted physical strenuous act but ambulatory
ECOG 1
Ambulatory and capable of all selfcare
ECOG 2
Limited selfcare-confined to bed/chair
ECOG 3
Completely disabled totally confined to chair/bed
ECOG 4
Dead
ECOG 5
primary tumor size
T(0-4)(a,b,m)