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Define osteosarcoma ? |
Arises from bone |
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Define chondrosarcoma |
Arises from cartilage |
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Percentage of osteosarcoma in shoulder, pelvis, trochanter , knee? |
Shoulder 10% Trichanter 15% Knee 60% |
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Diagnostic tests of osteosarcoma ? |
X-rays CT or MRI scan Bone scan Lab studies: CBC, sed rate Biopsy Ultrasound to see if there is venous compromise Arteriogram |
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What's the goal of chemotherapy ? |
To shrink the tumor Diminishing pulmonary metastases
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Side effects of chemotherapy ?? |
Nausea, vomiting Diarrhea, constipation Alopecia, fatigue Reproductive dysfunction |
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When there is a pathological fracture, think of... |
Cancer!!! For example, a cashier who gets a broken hip |
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Radiation puts patients at greater risk of... |
Wound healing problems |
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What is a tumor? |
Abnormal mass of tissue |
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What is a non-surgical interventions? |
Radiation therapy |
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What is rotationplasty? |
It's a modified amputation. It's a surgical removal of tumor and knee joint The distal portion of lower leg is rotated 180 degrees And is attached to distal portion of remaining femur |
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What are the nurses responsibilities when caring for patients with bone malignancy? |
-monitor signs and symptoms of infection -monitor lab values. Especially CBC, bun and creatinine - pain management - promote comfort - provide education |
