Breast and colon cancers - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are the differences of cancer in men than women? -More men than women die from cancer-related deaths each year. -Mortality rate from lung cancer is higher in men (26%.) -Cancer with the highest incidence among men is prostate cancer (19%.) -Men are more likely to develop liver cancer. -Head and neck cancers occur more often in men. What are the differences of cancer in women than men? -Cancer with the highest death rate among women is lung cancer (25%.) -Cancer with the highest inci...

Test Bank for Huether and McCance's Understanding Pathophysiology, Canadian Edition, 2nd Edition by Kelly Power, Stephanie Zettel, , Mohamed Toufic El-Hussein Table of Contents PART ONE: BASIC CONCEPTS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Unit 1: The Cell 1. Cellular Biology 2. Genes and Genetic Diseases 3. Epigenetics and Disease 4. Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology 5. Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases Unit 2: Mechanisms of Self-Defense 6. Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing ...

Neoadjuvant therapy does not increase survival when compared to adjuvant therapy. It only changes the timing of treatment and can change surgical options if the tumor is shrunk enough. If this occurs, the patient may only require a lumpectomy plus radiation therapy instead of needing a mastectomy - Correct answer-Main benefit of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (breast cancer patient) A comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is a multidisciplinary evaluation to assess life expectancy and risk of...

Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer correct answers BRCA 1/2 Breast 50-87% Second primary tumor 50-64% BRCA 1: 20-45% BRCA 2: 10-30% BRCA 2: Male breast 6-10% Li-Fraumeni Syndrome correct answers -Sarcoma, breast, leukemia, adrenal and many others -May present in almost every way (ie all family members with same cancers or all with different) -Adrenocortical carcinoma considered pathognomonic -50% have some type by 30, 90% by age 60 -TP53 accounts for 70% of individuals Beckwit...

NURS 372 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS, WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION. Causes of Cancer 1. Age (increased risk for people over 65) 2. Gender (more cancers deaths in men than women per year) 3. Geographic location 4. Genetics (accounts for 15% of cancers. Cancers with familial relationships include breast, colon, lung, ovarian, and prostate) 5. Immune disturbance (viruses increase risk: Epstein-Barr, herpes, papillomavirus, hep B, cytomegalovirus (CMV)) 6. Chemical agents (exposure to ca...

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

MDC 3 Exam 1 Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions What is the 2nd most common malignancy in women and 2nd leading cause of death in women? Breast cancer How does breast cancer start? From the epithelial lining of the ducts or the epithelium of the lobules 99% of breast cancers occur in what gender? women breast cancer is slightly more common in what race of women? white breast cancer in men is similar across? all ethnic groups Risk factors for breast cancer? -post menopause (incre...

What is the 2nd most common malignancy in women and 2nd leading cause of death in women? - ANS￾Breast cancer How does breast cancer start? - ANS-From the epithelial lining of the ducts or the epithelium of the lobules 99% of breast cancers occur in what gender? - ANS-women breast cancer is slightly more common in what race of women? - ANS-white breast cancer in men is similar across? - ANS-all ethnic groups Risk factors for breast cancer? - ANS--post menopause (increasing in age after 6...

Gail Model Pros correct answers Lifetime and 5-year breast cancer risk Determine eligibility to take chemoprevention Includes age, age at first live birth, age at menarche, # of FDR with BC, breast biopsy, atypical hyperplasia, race Gail model cons correct answers NOT used for women with LCIS/DCIS No other cancers Does not consider SDR Does not consider paternal history Does not consider age of onset for cancers Underestimates risk Claus Tables correct answers Calculate BC risk base...

CSEP-CPT Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, breast and colon cancers, and shortens life expectancy - ANSWERSPhysical inactivity increases the risk of these major chronic conditions Benefits of Physical Activity - ANSWERS>physical and mental health >quality of life >well-being >aerobic and MSK fitness >body composition >sleep >mood >self-confidence >neuromuscular awareness >Opportunities for social interaction...