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Oncology- Chemo/Radiation Therapy

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Chemotherapy Routes PO,IV,IM.
Chemotherapy Routes Intracavity, Intravesical 3 way catheter, Intrathecal crosses the BBB, Intraarterial-Hepatic artery, Regional Perfusion- directly to tumor
Name the goals of chemotherapy treatment 1. Cure 2. Control-not realistic, but extends and improves the quality of life 3. Palliative- aimed at comfort only
Diagnostic studies/ labs during treatment WBC, CBC, Renal Function, Cardiovascular, Liver function, Nutrition, Fluids and Electrolytes
Alkylating Agents Attack the DNA- orevents DNA of cancer cells from transcibing and replicating
Common cancers prescribed alkylating agents MM, H&N cancer, Lymphoma/Leukemia, testicular & prostate, ovarian, uterine & breast, lung cancer
Name some of the S.E. of alkylating agents BMD (bone marrow destruction), anemia, N/V, oral brkdown
Alkylating Agents Meds. Cytoxan, cisplatin, carboplatin, ifex luekeran (oral).
Why should Ifex be given with a rescue agent, ex. Mesnex? Ifex should never be given alone, mesnex prevents severe urinary system problems and hemmorhagic cystitis.
Antimetabolites Interferes with synthesis of DNA to RNA at the "S" phase of the cell cycle.- Prevent cancer cells from reproducing.
Cancers that are Rxed Antimetabolites Colon/rectum/stomach, liver, breast and ovarian, lymphoma/leukemia, bladder
S.E. - Antimetabolites Bone Marrow Destruction, N/V, hyperuricemia, GI blood, oral breakdown.
Meds- Antimetabolites 5-FU (Fluorocracil), Methotrexate, Xeloda, Gemzar, Alimta
Anti-Tumor Antibodies (blank)
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