pathophysiology Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
what is cancer? | a group of diseases tht effect all organs of the body |
what are some other terms for cancer? | malignant neoplasm, tumor, malignancy or carcinoma |
what is a malignant tumor? | cancerous tissue growth which may rob its host of nutrients |
symptoms of cancer that a patient might have . | pain, mass, pathological fx, bleeding |
what are a few side effects of radiation for cancer? | depressed immune system, increased bleeding, bone and joint necrosis, decreased ability to produce RBC's |
what are a few side effects of chemotherapy for cancer? | same as radiation and also alopecia(hair loss) |
what is chemotherapy used for? | used to interfere with cell division |
what are some PT treament plans for cancer? | gait training, functional mobility, breathing exercises, ADL's, ROM strengthening exercises, scar management and modalities for pain |
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