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N126-FINAL REV #11
Dobrisky-Testicular, Prostate & Breast Cancers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cryptorchidism is a major risk factor for | testicular cancer |
| what race is at more risk for testicular cancer | caucasion |
| what age group is at a higher risk for testicular cancer | 15-35 |
| what is the main stay treatment for testicular cancer? | radical inguinal orchiectomy |
| is a biopsy done before a radical inguinal orchiectomy | no, risk of spreading cancer is too great |
| any hard mass in the testicle is | abnormal |
| how often after treatment for testicular cancer should the patient follow up with the dr? | every 5 years |
| couples wishing to have children should be encouraged to do what prior to testicular surgery | sperm bank |
| thrombophlebitis is an immediate post-op possible complication after what type of surgery? | mastectomy |
| infections in the wound or lung are complications after | breast surgery |
| what serious chronic complication can occur months after a mastectomy | lymphedema |
| what can be done to preven lymphedema | prop the affected arm |
| the patient that has had breast cancer is at risk for | ovarian cancer |
| pain and numbness at the incision and inner aspect of the arm after mastectomy should resolve | within a year |
| what is the #1 intermediate/chronic complaint post mastectomy | fatigue |
| thrombophlebitis is caused by | a blood clot in a vein |
| prostate cancer is associated with what type of nodule? | hard |
| where are most prostate cancer nodules located? | peripheral region of the gland |
| what is the major diff between prostate cancer and BPH | prostate cancer is in the prostate, BPH is in the area surrounding the prostate |
| with prostate cancer urinary difficulty occurs | late |
| what are the late signs & symptoms of prostate cancer | stiffness, back pain, s/s of BPH (such as urinary difficulty) |
| what is the most common cancer in men? | prostate |
| what type of exam/labs are done to diagnose prostate cancer | blood draw for PSA followed by a digital rectal exam |
| what age group is at risk for prostate cancer? | over 40 |
| multiple sex partners is a risk for which, testicular cancer or prostate cancer | prostate |
| increased exposure to steroids/hormones is a risk factor for which cancer, testicular or prostate | prostate |
| what race is more at risk for prostate cancer | african americans |
| cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex have been associated with what type of cancer, prostate or testicular | prostate |
| can prostate cancer be detected by self exams? | no |
Created by:
Lori Dobrisky
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