MKSAP: Oncology Flashcards
Which cancer causes obstructive jaundice and weight loss?
-cancers of the pancreatic head
Pts with Hoddkin’s lymphoma who received extended-field radiation tx are at risk for?
-developing solid tumors
What what type of pancreatic cancer causes pain and weight loss?
-pancreatic body or tail
What is the best tx for a pt with cancer of the head of pancreas?
- Whipple procedure = pancreaticoduodenectomh
- best chance of cure
What are the 2 most common causes of malignant pericardial dz?
- Breast cancer
2. Lung cancer
Malignant v. Benign lung nodules: margins?
- malignant: spiculated
- benign: smooth
Malignant v. Benign lung nodules: calcification?
- malignant: little or no
- benign: central, diffuse, or laminated
Malignant v. Benign lung nodules: growth?
- malignant: intermediate doubling
- benign: no or slow growth
Women on combination hormone replacement tx are at risk for which cancer?
-breast cancer
What medication can be used to reduce the risk of breast cancer in pts who have elevated risk for breast cancer?
-tamoxifen
Next step for an asymptomatic pt positive for fecal occult blood?
-colonoscopy
Tx for pt with metastatic small-cell lung cancer?
-combo of chemo and whole brain radiation
Tx for widely metastatic non-small cell lung cancer?
-hospice
What should be done next for a pt with a PSA > 4 ?
-transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy
What medication can help reduce the risk of prostate cancer?
-finesteride
