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