Oncology

Snapshot A 68-year-old man presents to his primary care physician for an annual examination.

Introduction Neoplasia of mature myeloid cells most notably megakaryocytes Most commonly seen in older adults

Introduction Spread of a neoplasm to distant tissues Cellular requirements invasive carcinoma progression that

Introduction Testicular tumors can be of germ cell or non-germ cell origin germ cell

Overview Proteins released by neoplasm into circulation Tumor markers should be used to confirm

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

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

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

Snapshot A 65-year-old man presents to his primary care physician for right upper quadrant abdominal

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

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

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