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Asthenia
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Loss of Energy
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Aneuploidy
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Abnormal number of chromosomes (in cancer cells)
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Cellular ________ act as an 'on switch' for cellular growth
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Proto-oncogenes
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_______ genes 'turn off', or regulate, unneeded cellular proliferation
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Tumor Suppressor
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During progression, the tumor forms blood vessels to provide access to oxygen and nutrients...a process called ____
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Neovascularization (or angiogenesis)
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The dissemination of malignant cells via the bloodstream is called _____ spread
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Hematogenous Spread
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Internal Radiation Therapy is called ____, and is a high dose in a localized area
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Brachytherapy
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Exposure to oxygen increases or decreases tumor radiosensitivity
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Increases
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Redness of the skin associated with toxicity of radiation therapy
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Erythema
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Shedding of skin associated with toxicity of radiation therapy
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Desquamation
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Dryness of the mouth associated with toxicity of radiation therapy
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Xerostomia
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The combination therapy of different chemotherapeutic agents is referred to as a ____
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Protocol or Regimen
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Aplasia is _____
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Inability to create new cells in the bone marrow
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A nadir is usually reached after how many days?
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7-10
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In immunocompromised pts, a fever of ____ C or higher is reported and addressed promptly
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38.0 (100.4 F)
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