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Gastric Cancer

Snapshot A 56-year-old man presents to his primary care physician for abdominal pain. His

Principles of Neoplasia

Overview Acquired abilities of neoplastic tissue  apoptotic evasion self-sustained monoclonal growth all cells in

Microtubule Inhibitors

Vinca Alkaloids (Vincristine and Vinblastine) Mechanism  block microtubule formation  bind to tubulin in M

Targeted Therapy

Overview Drugs/Antibodies Mechanism of Action Toxicity Hydroxyurea Inhibits ribonucleotide reductase GI upset and myelosupression

Benign Bone Tumors

Snapshot A 12-year-old boy develops mild pain in his right leg. The pain is

Polycythemia Vera

Snapshot A 59-year-old woman presents to her primary care physician with overwhelming fatigue, headaches,

Pancoast Tumor

Overview Carcinoma that occurs in apex of lung   also known as a superior sulcus tumor

Thyroid Cancer

Snapshot A 32-year-old woman complains of fatigue and difficulty swallowing for the past month.

Tumor Suppressor Genes

Overview Mechanism  loss of function mutation in a tumor suppressor gene regulate cell growth

Malignant Breast Tumors

Introduction Epidemiology breast cancer is the most common cancer and second most common cause of death in adult

Colorectal Cancer (CRC)

Snapshot A 68-year-old man presents to his primary care physician for fatigue. He reports