Oncology — Flashcards

_____ adenocarcinoma is associated with the serum tumor markers CA 19-9 and CEA (less specific)

Besides being indicated for all solid tumors that are MSI-H or dMMR, Pembrolizumab is indicated for _____ Lymphoma and Colorectal Cancer due to Lynch Syndrome.

Cytotoxic chemotherapy can result in hyper-_____; known as tumor lysis syndrome

The symptoms of carcinoid syndrome may be triggered by _____ or emotional stress, which stimulate serotonin release from the tumor

Doxorubicin can cause a _____ enterocolitis, a life-threatening acute transmural inflammation of the cecum

_____ of the esophagus is the most common type of esophageal carcinoma in America (location)

_____ Staging System for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) includes parameters (BASA): Bilirubin, Albumin, Tumor Size, and Ascites

Tisagenlecleucel is a CAR T-cell Therapy that is indicated for relapsed _____ by targeting the CD19 antigen

_____ is due to increased PTH-rp secretion and presents similarly to hyperparathyroidism (e.g. hypercalcemia, hypophosphatemia)

Which subtype of CA lung requires prophylactic cranial irradiation?_____