-Excessive cell division-Irreversible event that leads to cancer development
Promotion enhanced growth of an initiated cell by substances known as promotors
Progression the continued change of cancer, making it more malignant over time
Metastasis
occurs when cancer cells move from the primary location by breaking off from the original
group and establishing remote colonies.
2. ABCs
Answer
airway, breathing, circulation
,3. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Answer
(level 1) Physiological Needs, (level 2) Safety and Security,
(level 3) Relationships, Love and Affection, (level
4) Self Esteem,
(level 5) Self Actualization
4. cancer prevention
Answer
*Primary (minimize the risk)
-Avoidance of known carcinogens (Sun, smoking, ETOH)
-Removal of "at risk" tissue ( suspicious mole)
-Vaccinations (HPV)
Secondary
-Regular screenings
-mammogram
-blood work
5. types of cancer surgery-Prophylactic surgery
Answer
Prophylactic
, removal of skin or tissue that is at risk for cancer
6. Diagnostic surgery (biopsy)
Answer
Removal of all or part of a suspected lesion for examination and testing
7. curative surgery
Answer
removes all cancer tissue
8. debulking surgery
Answer
excision of a major part of a tumor that cannot be completely removed
9. palliative surgery
Answer
surgery that is performed to relieve pain ,obstruction or other symptoms but not to cure the
cancer or prolong a patient's life
10. reconstruction surgery
Answer
cosmetic reconstruction to improve function and appearance
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