cancer is
:~~ any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled
cell division
neoplasm
:~~ abnormal growth of a tumor, it is a solid mass that is functioning
independently and serves no useful purpose.
DNR purpose
:~~ so healthcare knows not to prolong life with life sav...
✓ :~~ the different chemo drugs work together at the different stages of
tumor growth to help kill more of the cancer.
why would someone with metastatic cancer be given palliative chemotherapy?
✓ :~~ shrinking tumor to improve quality of life.
Cyclophosphomide
✓ :~~ Chemotherapy Alkaladic agent. (interferes with DNA)
#1 side effect is it interferes with Folic acid, it destroys folic acid
#2 is a bone marrow suppressor
#3 Hemorrhagic cystitis is an adverse effect unique to this drug
#4 at risk for all -penias
INCREASE FLUID INTAKE!
always check temp, even if low grade call provider right away
Doxirubicin
✓ :~~ adverse effects of drug?
Doxirubicin is cardio toxic and has a lifetime limit of 500mg.
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