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a tumor that can be completely eradicated by RT is _________?
radiocurative
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the use of 2 or more drugs to kill tumor cells
additive therapy
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chemotherapeutic agents include: (5)
- alkylating agents
- antimetabolites
- hormones
- antibiotics
- antimitotics
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oral mucositis
ulceration of lining cells in the mouth caused by radiation to the jaw
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myelosuppression
bone marrow destruction with leukopenia, anemia, and thrombocytopenia
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fibrosis
- increase in connective tissue
- seen with radiation tx to the lungs
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mushrooming pattern of growth: tumor cells pile on top of each other
fungating
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characterized by large, open, exposed surfaces
ulcerating
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characterized by redness, swelling, and heat
inflammation
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growths are projections from a base: sessile and pedunculated tumors are examples
polypoid
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tumors form large open spaces filled with fluid: serous and mucinous tumoes are examples
cystic
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tumors resemble wart-like growths
verrucous
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tumors are large, soft and fleshy
medullary
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examples of inherited cancers
- retinoblastoma
- polyposis coli syndrome
- breast
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