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Chapter 23 Cancer Development Mrs. M. Kreisel MSN, RN NU130 Adult Health 1 Summer 2011
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Cell Growth
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Neoplasms
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Tumor Growth Copyright © 2010, 2006, 2002 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.
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Tumor Cell Division Copyright © 2010, 2006, 2002 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.
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Features of Normal Cells Limited cell division Apoptosis (limits growth of tumors by phagocytosis) Specific morphology Small nuclear-to-cytoplasmic ratio Differentiated function Tight adherence Nonmigratory Contact inhibition Normal chromosomes
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Features of Early Embryonic Cells Rapid and continuous cell division Anaplasia (loss of cellular differentiation and function=malignancies) Large nuclear-to-cytoplasmic ratio Loose adherence Migration No contact inhibition Normal chromosomes
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Features of Benign Tumor Cells Continuous or inappropriate cell growth Specific morphology Small nuclear-to-cytoplasmic ratio Specific differentiated functions Tight adherence No migration Orderly growth Normal chromosomes
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Features of Cancer Cells (Malignant) Rapid or continuous cell division Anaplasia Large nuclear-to-cytoplasmic ratio Specific functions lost Loose adherence Migration No contact inhibition Abnormal chromosomes
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Cancer Development Carcinogenesis/oncogenesis (tumor formation) are names for cancer development. Malignant transformation occurs through these steps: Initiation Promotion Progression Metastasis
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Metastasis occurs through a progression of steps: Extension into surrounding tissues Blood vessel penetration Release of tumor cells Invasion Local seeding Bloodborne metastasis Lymphatic spread
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Lymphatic Spread of Tumor Cells Copyright © 2010, 2006, 2002 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.
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Steps of Metastasis
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Cancer Classification Grading Ploidy (the # of Chromosome sets in a cell) Staging TNM (tumor, node, metastasis) Doubling time and mitotic index
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Cancer Etiology and Genetic Risk Oncogene activation Chemical carcinogenesis Physical carcinogenesis Viral carcinogenesis Dietary factors Personal factors, immune function, age, and genetic risk
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Cancer Prevention—Primary Avoidance of known or potential carcinogens Modification of associated factors Removal of “at-risk” tissues Chemoprevention Vaccination
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Cancer Prevention—Secondary Regular screening Altering damaged genes Genetic screening
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NCLEX TIME
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Question 1 How many Americans are estimated to be newly diagnosed with cancer yearly? A.1 million B.1.5 million C.2 million D.Answered questions about the procedure and a signed informed consent
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Question 2 The single most important risk factor for the development of cancer is: A.Being a woman B.Family history C.Cigarette smoking D.Advancing age
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Question 3 What is one of the common sites of metastasis for breast cancer? A.Brain B.Lymph nodes C.Pancreas D.Pelvic nodes
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Question 4 An example of a primary prevention strategy for reducing cancer risk would be: A.Yearly mammography for women older than 40 years B.Using skin protection during sun exposure at the beach C.Colonoscopy at age 50 years and then every 10 years D.Yearly prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test and digital rectal examination (DRE) for men older than 50 years
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Question 5 A malignant tumor has metastasized from the lungs to the brain. The metastatic tumor is now known as: A.Brain cancer B.Lymph cancer, since it spread via the lymphatic system C.Lung cancer in the brain D.The primary tumor
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