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What is a common side effect of radiation therapy?
What is a common side effect of radiation therapy?
- Increased appetite
- Enhanced immune response
- Hair and eyebrow loss (correct)
- Improved energy levels
Why might some cancers be considered inoperable?
Why might some cancers be considered inoperable?
- They have not been diagnosed correctly
- They only affect skin cells
- They do not respond to chemotherapy
- They are located near vital organs (correct)
What delivery method is used for chemotherapy drugs?
What delivery method is used for chemotherapy drugs?
- Oral ingestion
- Intravenous (IV) injection (correct)
- Intramuscular injection
- Topical application
Which of the following statements about chemotherapy is accurate?
Which of the following statements about chemotherapy is accurate?
What is a potential adverse effect of both radiation therapy and chemotherapy?
What is a potential adverse effect of both radiation therapy and chemotherapy?
What is the primary purpose of surgery in cancer treatment?
What is the primary purpose of surgery in cancer treatment?
Which form of cancer treatment utilizes powerful gamma rays?
Which form of cancer treatment utilizes powerful gamma rays?
What is often combined with radiation to treat cancer patients?
What is often combined with radiation to treat cancer patients?
Flashcards
Radiation Therapy
Radiation Therapy
A cancer treatment method using high-energy rays to kill tumor cells.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy
Powerful drugs are injected into the patient's veins to target cancer cells.
Surgery
Surgery
A surgical procedure to physically remove a tumor from the body.
Side Effects of Radiation Therapy
Side Effects of Radiation Therapy
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Side Effects of Chemotherapy
Side Effects of Chemotherapy
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Inoperable Tumors
Inoperable Tumors
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Combined Cancer Treatment
Combined Cancer Treatment
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Cancer Treatment Outcomes
Cancer Treatment Outcomes
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Study Notes
Cancer Treatments
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Radiation Therapy uses powerful gamma rays to target tumors. Gamma rays have the most energy in the electromagnetic spectrum, but also harm healthy cells. This can lead to the destruction of healthy cells surrounding the tumor, and result in the patient becoming significantly weaker. Patients may lose hair and eyebrows during and after treatment.
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Chemotherapy involves injecting powerful drugs into the patient's body intravenously (IV). This method delivers drugs directly into the veins of the patient's arm. Chemotherapy has many side effects, including patients becoming weaker and experiencing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It is sometimes combined with radiation to treat patients. Treatment success is not guaranteed.
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Surgery involves the surgeon physically removing the tumor. Some cancers are not surgically removable because of the patient's risk of complications in surgery (e.g., location near vital organs such as the heart or brain).
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