Cancer

1. Define cancer:Uncontrolled abnormal

cell growth

2. What is the difference between a benign and malignant tumor?

Benign- non-cancerousMalignant – cancerous

3. Define metastasis:Cancer has spread from the

point it originated to other parts of the body

4. What is a biopsy?A laboratory analysis of a

section of tissue taken from a site where abnormal cell growth is suspected

5. Explain radiation therapy.Radiation energy penetrate

the tumor to destroy cells by damaging the nucleus and slows the growth of the cancer

6. What is chemotherapy?The use of anti-cancer medications in the

treatment of cancer to stop the cell division of cancer

How is it administered?IV or pill

7. How is a malignant tumor often treated? Surgery, radiation,

chemotherapy

8. What percentage of lung cancers can be attributed to smoking? 85% males75% females

9. What is a carcinogen?A cancer causing substance

in the environmentEx. Chemicals in tobacco

smoke, asbestos, toxic wastes

10.Define palliationTreat something partially,

but not cure it completely (slow the progression)

11.Define oncologyThe study of cancer

12.Define ABCD rule for malignant melanoma (skin cancer)Asymmetry(unevenness)BorderColorDiameter

13.What are 3 risk factors for skin cancer?Exposure to sun, type of skin, use of

sunscreen

14.How should you check your skin for cancer?ABCD rule

15.How is localized skin cancer treated?

surgically removed

What percent cured? 90%

16.What type of cancer does a pap smear detect? Cervical

When should a woman first have one?having sex or 18 yrs. Old

How often?once a year

17.What type of cancer does a mammogram detect?

breastWhen should a woman first have one?

40 yrs. old or if there is family history

How often after the first year?once a year

18.What type of diet will decrease your risk for cancer?

Healthy diet w/ plenty of fruits, vegetables & whole grains

Reduce fats in foods

19.What is remission?The cancer has not spread anymore, but

still possibility it can come back and spread.

20.Define prognosis?Prediction of how a disease might progress

21.How many years must someone live without cancer to have “survived it” ?

5 years

22.How many people out of 10 will survive cancer this year? 6 out of 10

23.7 warning signs of cancerC hange in bowel habitsA sore that does not healU nusual bleeding or dischargeT hickening or a lump in the breast or

elsewhereI ndigestion or difficulty swallowingO bvious change in a wart or moleN agging cough or hoarseness

Males: How often should you do TSE and what are you checking for?

once a month checking for lumps

Females: How often should you do BSE and what are you checking for?

every monthlumps and/or discharge from

nipples