Chapter 18- Oncology Flashcards
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the movement of cancerous cells through the blood and lymphatic vessels to other sites in the body is called
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metastasis
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a cancer of epithelial cells in the skin or mucous membrane is called a
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carcinoma
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the medical words associated with cancer types
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are often named based on the cell type that gives rise to cancer cells
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treatment for leukemia and lymphoma is
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bone marrow transplantation
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uses x-rays, gamma rays, or particles to treat cancer
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radiotherapy
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gen-
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that which produces
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resect/o
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cut out or remove
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a standard written plan of treatment is
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protocol
