SYSTEMIC THERAPY CROSSWORD

6. - used to treat hormone sensitive cancers (breast, prostate)
8. using different agents together to target cancer cells in different phases of the cell cycle, maximizing cell kill
10. first line therapy, most common or preferred
11. - treatment focused on preventing and relieving suffering, supporting pts to have best quality of life possible
13. low neutrophils, pt. at risk for infection, can delay chemotherapy treatment
14. cell cycle specific medication we discussed with two patients - One had a reaction to it:(
15. treatment BEFORE primary treatment. (ex: chemo before surgery)
17. - treatment that travels through the bloodstream to reach cancer cells (and normal cells)
19. systemic treatment, use pts own immune system to fight cancer, unique side effects

1. treatment that is toxic to cells
2. assist physicians with electrolyte replacement, medication information, interactions, educate patients on their medications and so much more!
3. THEY RUN THE CLINIC, bring pts into appointments, know everything.
4. treatment that slows/ stops cancer growth
5. systemic treatment, can be given by multiple routes, can be limited by its toxic side effects on normal cells
7. treatment that follows the primary treatment
9. side effect of some chemotherapies, pts monitored for it, dose limiting side effect, Dr. Gelmon mentioned it.
12. Oncologist a physician specialized in systemic therapy (Dr. Gelmon)
16. systemic therapy that targets specific markers or pathways in and on cells, predictable side effects
18. General practitioner specialized in oncology, works with the Medical Oncologists, they see patients weekly for assessment before they start chemotherapy