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prostate cancer to the end

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prostate cancer   high survival rate if detected early*  
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most common in men older than 50 and grows slowly   prostate cancer  
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s/s of prostate cancer   decreased urinary flow and difficulty starting stream  
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back pain, hematuria hemospermia,   erectile dysfunction  
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diagnosis of prostate cancer is   rectal exam and elevated PSA*  
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most common treatment for prostate cancer   prostatectomy*  
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after treatment for prostate cancer we want   clear pink urine*  
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cancer of the penis   occurs more often in uncircumcised men  
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warm, dark, moist place   uncircumcised men  
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cancer of the penis in the advanced stages requires   amputation of external male genitala  
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cancer of the testes   rapidly metastasizing malignancy  
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25-34 yrs old   leading cause of death (cancer of the testes)  
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s/s of cancer of the testes   hard, non-tender lump felt on palpation, swelling, aching in testes.  
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most common type of cancer in the US   skin ca  
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pale, fair skinned   skin ca most common in  
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three types of skin ca: basal, squamous cell carcinoma,   malignant melanoma  
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skin ca/ most common, small, shiny gray or _____ plaque   yellow  
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grows slowly, rarely metastasizes, common recurs   basal cell carcinoma*  
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occurs in sun exposed areas such as the ears, nose, hands and scalp*   squamous cell carcinoma*  
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can metastasize through the blood and lymph*   squamous cell carcinoma*  
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malignant melanoma*   arises from pre-existing moles anywhere on the body*  
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poor prognosis because of distant metastases*   malignant melanoma*  
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s/s appearance of growth or change in color of the skin   malignant melanoma  
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surgical excision, _______, or radiation theraphy for ________, __________   cryosurgery, basal cell, squamous cell  
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________ excision of tumor and adjacent tissues and chmotherapy for ______   radical melanoma  
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main nursing consideration for pt. with ca*   pain control and comfort*  
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s/s of infection   elevated WBC count, pain redness, drainage  
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alterations in self image, grieving, immobility   after surgery  
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pt. and family teaching most important is*   pt. have a right to know their diagnosis*  
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