2-12 O'Connor Flashcards
1
Q
What is the defining characteristic of cancer?
A
Invasiveness
2
Q
In what way do cancer cells differentiate
A
They regress to stem cell-like (pluripotent) state
3
Q
What is the most advanced stage of cancer?
A
stage 4 (distant metastisis)
4
Q
Mutator Phenotype
A
facilitates accumulation of mutations
5
Q
Carcinoma
A
epithelial in origin
6
Q
Sarcoma
A
originating from bone, connective tissue, inner organs, etc.
7
Q
Lymphoma / Leukemia
A
blood cancers
