32 - Cellular Basis of Malignancy

Question 1

What should I know?

Answer 1

1. The basis of the abnormal differentiation of cancer cells
2. The mechanism of cancer invasion
3. Importance of the cancer micro environment
4. Importance of angiogenesis in cancer growth

Question 2

Metastasis? What is the definition of cancer?

Answer 2

Development of a secondary malignant growth away from the primary site. Invasion is the defining feature NOT metastasis