Pathophysiology > Specific Neoplasms > Flashcards

Specific Neoplasms Flashcards

(51 cards)

Study These Flashcards
1
Q

Characteristics of pancreatic cancer

A
  • Very aggressive
  • Fast moving
  • Invasive
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Most common form of pancreatic cancer

A

Pancreatic adenocarcinoma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Who is most at risk for pancreatic cancer?

A
  • Male dominant

- People over 60

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Screening for pancreatic cancer

A
  • Not really good screening

- CA 19- is used to confirm pancreatic cancer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Symptoms of pancreatic cancer

A
  • Painless jaundice
  • Weight loss
  • Back pain (b/c its retroperitoneal)
  • DTV
  • Thromboplebitis
  • elevated liver function tests
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Common metastases of pancreatic cancer

A
  • Liver
  • Lung
  • Peritoneum
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Risk factors for pancreatic cancer?

A
  • Family History
  • Diabetes
  • Smoking
  • Chronic Pancreatitis
  • Over 60 years old
  • Male dominant
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Complications of pancreatic cancer

A

Usually when its found its too late to do anything

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Treatment of pancreatic cancer

A
  • Chemo/Palliative Chemo

- Whipple- (remove pancreatic head, duodenum, and gall bladder)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Characteristics of lung cancer

A
  • First largest cancer killer

- Very aggressive

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Most common form of lung cancer

A

Lung adenocarcinoma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Screening for lung cancer

A

Low residue CAT scan if you have a 30 pack/year or more history

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Symptoms of lung cancer

A
  • Shortness of breath
  • Weight loss
  • Cough
  • Hyponatremia
  • Hemoptysis (coughing up blood)
  • Pleural effusion
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Risk factors for lung cancer

A
  • Smoking
  • Second Hand smoke
  • Exposure to inhalants or chemicals
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Treatment for lung cancer

A
  • Surgery
  • Radiation (combination of both)
  • Chemo
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

This cancer is the 2nd largest killer

A

Colon Cancer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Non malignant tumor of the colon

A

Nonneoplastic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Premalignant tumor of the colon

A

Adenomatous polpys

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

2 types of adenomatous polyps

A
  • Tubular Adenoma

- Villous Adenoma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

This syndrome guarantees cancer by the age of 30

A

Familial Adenomatous Polyps syndrome

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Describe familial adenomatous polyp syndrome

Study These Flashcards
A
  • Autosomal Dominant
  • Colon cancer by 30
  • Need a colectomy
  • Colon is covered with thousands of polyps with malignant potential
22
Q

Symptoms of colon cancer

Study These Flashcards
A
  • Change is stool caliber
  • Constipation
  • Change in bowel habits
  • Anemia
  • Weight loss
  • Diarrhea
  • blood in stool
  • Abdominal Pain
23
Q

Common Metastases of colon cancer

Study These Flashcards
A
  • Liver
  • Lung
  • Lymph
  • Bone
24
Q

What side of the colon doesn’t show a ton of symptoms

Study These Flashcards
A

The right side

25
Most common type of kidney cancer
- Renal Cell carcinoma (90% of renal malignancies) | - Transitional cell carcinoma (can occur in ureters, kidney, and bladder)
26
Risk factors for kidney cancer
- Smoking - Over 65 - Men more than women
27
Characteristics of kidney cancer
- Can be aggressive | - Tends to get direct access to renal vein and artery
28
Symptoms of kidney cancer
- Hematuria - Flank Pain - Hypertension - Hypercalcemia - Polycythemia - Inflammed bladder - Painful urination
29
Metastases of kidney cancer
- Lung | - Liver
30
Screening for Kidney cancer
-Urinalysis over 40- looking for blood
31
Hematuria meansssss...
KIDNEY CANCER
32
Treatment of kidney cancer
-Surgery (removing the lesion does not guarantee that it doesn't come back
33
Characteristics of prostate cancer
- Most are androgen dependent - Testosterone stimulates growth - Not common in Asians and African Americans
34
Most common type of Prostate Cancer
-Prostate adenocarcinoma
35
Symptoms of prostate cancer
- Decreased stream - Dribbling - Hematuria - Increased frequency
36
What are common metastases of prostate cancer?
Bone (rib, pelvic, and lumbar spine)
37
What are screening types for prostate cancer?
- PSA levels (look for the trend- prostate size is directly related to PSA levels) - Prostate exam (should be the size of a walnut and symmetrical)
38
How are prostate cancers graded?
Gleason Score- grading of a prostate tumor based on biopsies
39
What is the screening technique for cervical cancer?
Paps
40
When should you get your first pap?
At 21 or 3 years after your first intercourse
41
Are vaccinations available for cervical cancer protection/prevention?
Yes- for males and females between 9 and 26
42
What are risk cancers for cervical cancer?
- Young at first intercourse - Multiple partners - Partner with multiple partners - Persistent HPV infection - Oral contraceptives - Smoking
43
What is ASCUS
Atypica, squamous cell, undeterminant significance
44
ISIL?
- low grade | - higher regression rate
45
High Grade
- more persistant | - can lead to cancer
46
What are risk factors for breast cancer?
- Hormonal (estrogen promotes) - Genetic (BRCA gene) - Early menses - Childlessness - Having a child over 30 years old - Increased breast density - Late menopause - If you have breast cancer in one, you are 10X more likely to have it in the other
47
What are the symptoms of breast cancer?
- None - Lump - Pain - Asymmetric breasts - Inverted nipple - Wrinkled Tissues - Nipple Discharge
48
Common metastases of breast cancer
- Lymph nodes - Lung - Liver - Brain - Bone
49
Treatment for breast cancer
- Surgery - Radiation - Chemo - High reoccurrence rate - If it is estrogen dependent- patients will be put on meds to inhibit estrogen
50
Preventative tests for breast cancer
Mammogram
51
What do you look for in a mammogram?
- Calcifications - Lesions - Anything abnormal
Pathophysiology
flashcards
Decks in class (18)
# Cards
Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2026 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions