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1
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Chemotherapy agents: seed and soil tx rationale

A
  • Limit cell proliferation by killing or attenuating growth (SEED)
  • Make environment inhospitable for cancer cells (SOIL)
2
Q

Difference in chemo agents and radiation (types of cancer treated)

A
  • chemo useful in widespread or metastatic disease

- radiation is more useful for localized lesions

3
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Almost all chemo agents kill cancer cells by affecting

A

DNA synthesis or function

  • each drug varies in how this occurs
4
Q

Why are combination therapies often used with chemo drugs?

A

some drugs work better during different cell cycles

5
Q

Chemotherapy agents: given in what forms?

A
  • orally
  • subcutaneously
  • intravenously
  • intracavitarily
  • intrathecally
  • etc
6
Q

Exercise with an oncology pt: How do you monitor response to tx?

A
  • RPE and vitals (not always reliable)
  • exertional dyspnea
  • SOB
  • dizziness and stuff
  • lab values if available
7
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What are common cancer sx that are masquerading as MSK conditions?

A
  • proximal muscle weakness

- peripheral neuropathy