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Which of the following genes are considered tumor suppressor genes?
Which of the following genes are considered tumor suppressor genes?
What is the primary function of proto-oncogenes?
What is the primary function of proto-oncogenes?
What characterizes an oncogene?
What characterizes an oncogene?
In the context of carcinogenesis, what is the significance of aneuploidy?
In the context of carcinogenesis, what is the significance of aneuploidy?
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During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
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Which of the following models best describes the multistep process of carcinogenesis?
Which of the following models best describes the multistep process of carcinogenesis?
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What is the main aim of cancer screening programs?
What is the main aim of cancer screening programs?
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What is the primary concern with PSA as a screening tool for prostate cancer?
What is the primary concern with PSA as a screening tool for prostate cancer?
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Which type of cancer screening should ideally have high sensitivity and specificity?
Which type of cancer screening should ideally have high sensitivity and specificity?
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Which of the following statements about cancer as a genetic disease is correct?
Which of the following statements about cancer as a genetic disease is correct?
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At what age should screening for prostate cancer begin in Caucasian individuals without a family history?
At what age should screening for prostate cancer begin in Caucasian individuals without a family history?
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What role does apoptosis play in cancer biology?
What role does apoptosis play in cancer biology?
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Which of the following factors is NOT known to affect PSA levels?
Which of the following factors is NOT known to affect PSA levels?
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What is the recommended screening interval for individuals with a PSA level between 1 and 2.5?
What is the recommended screening interval for individuals with a PSA level between 1 and 2.5?
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What is a common finding during a digital rectal examination that could indicate prostate cancer?
What is a common finding during a digital rectal examination that could indicate prostate cancer?
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What is the purpose of performing a prostate biopsy?
What is the purpose of performing a prostate biopsy?
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How does prostate cancer screening affect the stage of cancer diagnosed?
How does prostate cancer screening affect the stage of cancer diagnosed?
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What has research indicated about the increase in life expectancy due to prostate cancer screening?
What has research indicated about the increase in life expectancy due to prostate cancer screening?
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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of prostate cancer?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of prostate cancer?
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Which statement about the European Association of Urology's stance on prostate cancer screening is accurate?
Which statement about the European Association of Urology's stance on prostate cancer screening is accurate?
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What defines microscopic hematuria in women?
What defines microscopic hematuria in women?
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Which of the following is the most common cause of macroscopic hematuria in individuals over 50?
Which of the following is the most common cause of macroscopic hematuria in individuals over 50?
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What range of persistent hematuria in the community may be without identifiable cause?
What range of persistent hematuria in the community may be without identifiable cause?
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Which diagnostic procedure is often recommended for individuals over 50 or smokers with persistent hematuria?
Which diagnostic procedure is often recommended for individuals over 50 or smokers with persistent hematuria?
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In the treatment of localized tumors, which method is the primary approach?
In the treatment of localized tumors, which method is the primary approach?
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What is the role of chemotherapy or radiation therapy in metastatic tumors, except for testicular cancer?
What is the role of chemotherapy or radiation therapy in metastatic tumors, except for testicular cancer?
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If a patient has painless hematouria that occurs more than once in a day, what investigational follow-up is typically indicated?
If a patient has painless hematouria that occurs more than once in a day, what investigational follow-up is typically indicated?
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What percentage of urothelial cancer detection occurs in painless cases where hematuria is present?
What percentage of urothelial cancer detection occurs in painless cases where hematuria is present?
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What should be addressed while explaining treatment alternatives to patients with local stage tumors?
What should be addressed while explaining treatment alternatives to patients with local stage tumors?
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In cases of gross hematuria, which condition is least likely to be a cause?
In cases of gross hematuria, which condition is least likely to be a cause?
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What is one reason against systematic screening for prostate cancer?
What is one reason against systematic screening for prostate cancer?
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At what age is screening for prostate cancer generally recommended for men with a family history?
At what age is screening for prostate cancer generally recommended for men with a family history?
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Which group is advised to start prostate cancer screening at an earlier age compared to the general population?
Which group is advised to start prostate cancer screening at an earlier age compared to the general population?
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Why is routine screening not recommended for bladder cancer?
Why is routine screening not recommended for bladder cancer?
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What is a characteristic symptom of testicular cancer?
What is a characteristic symptom of testicular cancer?
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What is a reason why routine screening for kidney cancer is not recommended?
What is a reason why routine screening for kidney cancer is not recommended?
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What is the key diagnostic method needed for bladder cancer diagnosis?
What is the key diagnostic method needed for bladder cancer diagnosis?
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Why is self-examination recommended for young men in relation to testicular cancer?
Why is self-examination recommended for young men in relation to testicular cancer?
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What is hematuria defined as?
What is hematuria defined as?
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What does the American Cancer Society recommend for prostate cancer screening?
What does the American Cancer Society recommend for prostate cancer screening?
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Study Notes
Basic Principles of Urologic Oncology
- Urologic oncology focuses on the principles of cancer biology, screening, and surgical approaches for various urological cancers.
- Cancer arises from genetic and epigenetic changes in somatic cells.
- The first step in carcinogenesis involves non-fatal genetic damage to the cell.
- Cancer is a genetic disease.
- DNA structure and genetic data transition play crucial roles in the development of cancer.
- Common cancer-related factors are oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, carcinogenesis models, multistep, aneuploidy, stem cells, cell cycle G1-S-G2-M, and apoptosis (cell death).
Basic Concepts and Techniques in Cancer Biology
- Proto-oncogenes are found in normal cells and control normal cellular events.
- Oncogenes are modified forms of proto-oncogenes leading to uncontrolled cell proliferation (Ras, Myc, Bcl-2, erb-B, cyclin-D).
- Tumor suppressor genes (P53, Retinoblastoma (Rbl), Wilms' Tumor (WT-1) gene, Von Hippel Lindau (VHL), NM-23) prevent the formation of tumors.
- Homeostasis is the equilibrium state of an organism or cell, maintained by cell division, cell differentiation, and cell death.
- Cancer disrupts this equilibrium.
Screening in Uro-Oncology
- Screening aims to detect patients with no clinical symptoms at an early stage, providing treatment and prolonging survival.
- Screening should target individuals with the highest probability of developing the cancer, like prostate cancer in older adults or testicular cancer in young adults.
- Screening tests should have high sensitivity and preferably high specificity (e.g., PSA for prostate cancer has high sensitivity but low specificity).
Prostate Cancer
- Symptoms may include a hard prostate on digital examination, urinary complaints, findings suggesting disease spread, bone pain, fractures, weakness, weight loss, blood in the semen, or no complaints (high PSA levels).
- Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related death (lung cancer is first).
- Factors affecting PSA include benign prostate enlargement, prostate cancer, inflammation, difficulty urinating, probe insertion during endoscopy, sexual problems, and sexual ejaculation issues.
- The European Association of Urology recommends screening (not community screening) of Caucasian men starting at age 50, or 45 if there's a family history.
- PSA level is checked, and digital rectal examination (DRE) is performed.
- Biopsy is conducted if there is doubt regarding PSA or DRE results.
- If PSA is under 1, screening continues after 8 years, and if it's between 1-2.5, every two years.
Prostate Cancer Risk
- PSA levels above 1 ng/mL at age 40 and above 2 ng/mL at age 60 indicate an increased risk of metastasis and death from prostate cancer.
- Screening is advised for men over 50, and those over 45 with family history.
- African-Americans are considered a high-risk group starting at age 45.
Bladder Cancer
- Symptoms may include hematuria (blood in the urine), urinary symptoms, suprapubic pain, and lumbar pain (especially in diabetics, older adults, and those with neuropathic pain).
- There is no routine community screening for bladder cancer.
- Specific and sensitive blood or urine tests for detecting bladder cancer are not readily available in a convenient way.
- Ultrasonography is crucial for diagnosis but increases the cost.
Testicular Cancer
- Symptoms might include pain, mass, hematospermia/hematuria, low back pain or abdominal pain, and gynecomastia.
- Tumor markers are specific but not sensitive; medical examination and/or ultrasonography are necessary for diagnosis.
- Testicular cancer is relatively rare; and even in advanced stages, cure is often possible with chemotherapy.
- Self-examination for testicular cancer is crucial.
Kidney Cancer
- No specific tumor marker exists.
- Approximately 70% of kidney cancers are discovered incidentally; only 10% cause noticeable symptoms (flank pain, hematuria, or palpable mass).
- Routine screening is not typically recommended.
- Periodic screening might be recommended for high-risk groups, like those with a family history of VHL.
Hematuria
- Hematuria is the presence of erythrocytes (red blood cells) in the urine.
- Microscopic hematuria involves fewer than 5 erythrocytes per high-powered field in women and fewer than 3 in men.
- Macroscopic hematuria is visibly noticeable blood in the urine.
- Several factors can cause hematuria (kidney stones, tumors, trauma, tuberculosis, exercise, nephrological issues, or coagulopathy).
Uro-Oncological Surgery
- For most urological cancers, surgery is the primary treatment approach for localized tumors.
- Chemotherapy and radiotherapy (RT) are treatments for metastatic tumors, though not in all cases; they can prolong survival, but do not cure.
- Specific surgical approaches vary depending on the tumor's stage and location (e.g., radically removing the affected portion or metastasectomy).
- Palliative surgery is sometimes considered for metastatic cancers involving bleeding or pelvic compression to improve patient comfort and survival time, as it does not increase long-term survival in such situations.
Adrenal Tumor Suspected
- Symptoms of an adrenal tumor may include hypertension, tachycardia, increased body hair, Cushing's syndrome, and gynecomastia.
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of urologic oncology, including cancer biology, tumor suppressor genes, and oncogenes. Explore the genetic mechanisms behind cancer and the various surgical approaches to treating urological cancers. Ideal for those studying urology and oncology.
