HTH 100 Ch. 17

Question 1

Carcinoma in situ

Answer 1

Localized, non-invasive carcicoma

Question 2

5-Year Relative Survival Rates

Answer 2

The percent of people alive (usually 5 years)after diagnosis divided by the percentage expected to survive with the absence of cancer based on normal life expectancy

Question 3

Remission

Answer 3

Meaning the cancer is responding to treatment and under control

Question 4

Comorbidities

Answer 4

The presence of other illnesses at the same time and other conditions that might affect treatment outcomes

Question 5

Cancer

Answer 5

A large group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells

Question 6

Metastasize

Answer 6

To spread from one area to different areas of the body

Question 7

Neoplasm

Answer 7

A new growth of tissue that results from uncontrolled, abnormal cellular development and serves no physiological function

Question 8

Tumor

Answer 8

A neoplasmic mass that grows more rapidly than surrounding tissue

Question 9

Malignant

Answer 9

Very dangerous or harmful; refers to a cancerous tumor

Question 10

Benign

Answer 10

Harmless; refers to a noncancerous tumor

Question 11

Biopsy

Answer 11

Removal and examination of a tissue sample to determine if a cancer is present

Question 12

Mutant Cells

Answer 12

Cells that differ in form, quality, or function from normal cells

Question 13

TNM Staging System

Answer 13

A system for classifying cancer staging by assessing tumor size, nodal involvement, and degree of metastasis

Question 14

Carcinogens

Answer 14

Cancer-causing agents

Question 15

Oncogenes

Answer 15

Suspected cancer-causing genes present on chromosomes

Question 16

Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)

Answer 16

An antigen found in prostate cancer patients

Question 17

Pap Test

Answer 17

A procedure in which cells taken from the cervical region are examined for abnormal cellular activity

Question 18

Magnetic Resonance Training (MRI)

Answer 18

A device that uses magnetic fields, radio waves, and computers to generate an image of internal tissues of the body for diagnostic purposes without the use of radiation

Question 19

Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT) Scan

Answer 19

A scan by a machine that uses radiation to view internal organs not normally visible in X-rays

Question 20

Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Answer 20

A type of radiation therapy that can be used to zap tumors; also known as gamma knife surgery

Question 21

Radiotherapy

Answer 21

The use of radiation to kill cancerous cells

Question 22

Chemotherapy

Answer 22

The use of drugs to kill cancerous cells

Question 23

Survivorship

Answer 23

Physical, psychological, emotional, and economic issues of cancer for diagnosis until the end of life