NEOPLASMS

10/12/99

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Table of Contents

NEOPLASMS

Neoplasm

Tumor

Malignant

Cancer Cells: Anaplasia

Types of Malignant Tumors

Carcinoma

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Sarcoma

Kaposi’s Sarcoma

Kaposi’s Sarcoma in the Trachea

Ewig’s Sarcoma

Lymphoma

Melanoma

Malignant Melanoma

Glioma

Glioma

Optic Nerve Glioma

Neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma

Adenocarcinoma

Adenocarcinoma of the Ovary

Leukemia

Benign Tumors

Adenoma

Fibroma

Lypoma

Lypoma

Lypoma

Osteoma 

Osteoma of the Humerus

Chondroma

Myoma

Angioma

Cancer or carcinoma in situ

Benign vs.. Malignant

Benign vs. Malignant

Cancer cells differ from normal cells because:

Cancer cells take priority over normal cells in the use of amino acids for protein synthesis: they use the body’s stores which case weight loss, wasting, emaciation, and eventually death

Cancer cells have higher nutrient demands and are unable to make their own food

Cancer kills by:

Current Cancer Theory

Each cell has a specific function, and in cancer, the cell’s function is altered and growth goes unchecked

Each cell has a number of proto-oncogenes

What are Oncogenes?

It is believed that carcinogenic substances convert proto-oncogenes into oncogenes

Grading and Staging of Cancer

Grading 

Staging

Predisposing Factors

Age

Heredity

Inherited Risk of Some Cancers

Inherited Risks (continued)

Chemical Carcinogens

Ionizing Radiation

Viruses

Burkitt’s lymphoma

Liver Cancer

Human T-cell Lymphoma/Leukemia

Cervical Cancer

Environmental Factors

Chronic Irritation

Hormonal Relationship

Hormonal Dependency in Cancer

Diet and Cancer

Alcohol and Cancer

Seven Warning Signs of Cancer

Cancer Treatments

Cancer Treatments (continued)

Specific Cancers

Lung Cancer (carcinoma)

Other environmental agents associated with lung cancer

Symptoms of Lung Cancer

Prognosis with Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer Treatment

Physical Therapy and Lung Cancer

Breast Cancer (carcinoma)

Risk Factors for Breast Cancer

Symptoms of Breast Cancer

Prognosis for Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Treatments

Physical Therapy and Breast Cancer

Cancers of the Central Nervous System (Brain and Spinal Cord)

Symptoms of CNS Tumors

Cause or Risk Factors for CNS Cancers

Prognosis

Treatments for CNS Cancers

Physical Therapy and CNS Cancers

Skin Cancer

Most Common Types of Skin Cancer

Malignant Melanoma

Risk Factors for Skin Cancer

Symptoms of Skin Cancer

Treatment for Skin Cancer

Prevention of Skin Cancer

Bone Cancer

Osteosarcoma

Treatment for Bone Cancer

Author: Nino 

Email: rlb18

Other information:
Renee Borromeo