NUR 2392 MD2 Study Guide
- Steps of Cellular Regulation for cancer
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Malignant transformation occurs through
*Initiation
1st step in carcinogenesis
-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.
- ABCs
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airway, breathing, circulation 1 / 3
- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
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(level 1) Physiological Needs, (level 2) Safety and Security,
(level 3) Relationships, Love and Affection, (level 4) Self Esteem, (level 5) Self Actualization
- cancer prevention
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*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
- types of cancer surgery-Prophylactic surgery
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Prophylactic
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removal of skin or tissue that is at risk for cancer
- Diagnostic surgery (biopsy)
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Removal of all or part of a suspected lesion for examination and testing
- curative surgery
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removes all cancer tissue
- debulking surgery
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excision of a major part of a tumor that cannot be completely removed
- palliative surgery
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surgery that is performed to relieve pain ,obstruction or other symptoms but not to cure the cancer or prolong a patient's life
- reconstruction surgery
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cosmetic reconstruction to improve function and appearance
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