Prelim Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Exception to biopsy Dx
A
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Germ cell tumors
2
Q
Ann arbor staging is for
A
Lymphoma
3
Q
Staging for CRC
A
Duke’s criteria
4
Q
Non metastatic stage but Stage 3-4
A
Locally advanced
5
Q
Systemic therapy that targets proteins
A
Targeted therapy
6
Q
Most effective way to treat cancer, at least 40% cured
A
SURGERY
7
Q
Palliative surgery at least 25% long term survival in cases of colon cancer or liver
A
Metastasetomy
8
Q
Complete resolution or 100% disappearance of any clinical or laboratory markers
A
Complete response
9
Q
at least >/= 50% disappearance of any … or based on the RECIST criteria at least 30% decrease in the aggregated size of the tumor
A
Partial response
10
Q
Chemo given post
A
Adjuvant
