Cancer Flashcards
Tumor
Cells grouped together to form a lump/mass
Metastasis
When a tumor grows and begins spreading to other parts of the body.
Malignant tumor
Tumor that’s dangerous or life threatening (cancerous)
Benign tumor
Non-Cancerous tumor
Breast cancer
Abnormal cells in the breast (cancerous)
Oncologist
Physician who specializes in cancer
Biopsy
Test a doctor will take by removing small amount of tissues w/ needle and examine with a microscope
Lumpectomy
Removal of cancerous cells from the breast.
Radiation treatment
Treatment used to kill cancer with high-energy waves. can kill healthy tissue
Chemotherapy
Specially designed medicine that travels through body. Can damage healthy cells.
Mastectomy
Removal of the whole breast to treat cancer.
Remission
When all signs of cancer are removed from persons body. Doesn’t mean cancer is gone and can rebound.
Mammogram
Special x-ray examination of breasts, every 2 years, every year after age 50
Self-examinations
Best way to find cancer before it becomes malignant.
Ways to treat cancer
Stage the cancer
Find out age of patient
Health of patient
Doctor will make protocol
Causes of cancer
Carcinogens (substances that cause cancer) tobacco Radiation/x-ray in high doses' Construction chemicals pollution
types of cancer
Skin Lung Breast Lymphoma Reproductive organs colon/rectum Leukemia
Warning signs of cancer
Change of bowel and bladder habits A sore that doesn't heal Unusual bleeding or discharge Thickening in lump or breast or elsewhere Indigestion or difficulty swallowing Nagging cough
abc of melanoma
Asymmetry Border Color Diameter Evolving
