NURS 216 Lecture Notes - Lecture 33: Ovarian Cancer, Metastasis, Avola
1 Apr 2020
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De-differentiation which leads to loss of function. Metastases: when cancer cells break away from the primary cancer site through the blood or lymph systems. Metastatic tumors: new tumors that form from the primary tumor and is the same type of cancer. Normal replication: dna error self destruct of erroneous dna fibrocyte cleanup. Minor changes at first (can grow slowly and take a long time to detect) May release abnormal chemicals detectable in blood (e. g. prostate specific antigens) Soft signs: can include new areas of pain or discomfort. Blood or bone marrow cancer, not a mass. Blood smear: can identify abnormalities within the blood cells. Tumors are less than 5 cm in size. Systems affected glandular cells (milk production) stroma (adipose/fat tissue) cooper"s ligaments lymphatic vessels that go towards the axilla (block vessels) breast cancer genes increases risk for ovarian cancer nipple avola pectoral muscles local inflammation brain and bone. Medications containing estrogen ionizing radiation (chest x-rays, ct scans)
