Multiple Myeloma
Multiple Myeloma Kathy A. Shane Brenda K. Shelton I. Definition: Multiple myeloma is defined as a malignancy of the plasma cells or their immunoglobulins. A. Multiple myeloma comprises only 1%…
Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer Jan Wemmer I. Definition A. Pathology 1. Lung cancer can arise from any tissue in the lungs. 2. It can spread by direct extension into surrounding structures or…
Gynecologic Cancers
Gynecologic Cancers Sharon D. Thompson I. Gynecologic malignancies (see Table 14-1 for an overview of the clinicopathophysiologic features of each of the gynecologic malignancies [uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer,…
Head and Neck Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer Nancy D. Tsottles Anita M. Reedy I. Definition: Cancers of the head and neck are characterized by alterations or mutations of the cells of the mucous…
Genitourinary Cancers
Genitourinary Cancers Victoria J. Wah Sinibaldi I. Genitourinary Malignancies (see Table 13-1 for an overview of the features of testicular, bladder, prostate, and kidney cancers) A. Includes malignancies of the…
Gastrointestinal Cancers
Gastrointestinal Cancers JoAnn Coleman I. Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers—An Overview A. The GI tract has the highest incidence of malignant tumors. 1. Cancers of the GI tract include parts of the…
Central Nervous System Cancers
Central Nervous System Cancers Pendleton P. Powers I. Definition: Central nervous system (CNS) malignancies occur in the brain or spinal cord; they may be primary or metastatic. A. Incidence: Approximately…
