Neoplasia terms etc Flashcards
1
Q
Whats it called when the malignant cells only invade slightly into the underlying basement membrane?
A
Micro-invasion
2
Q
What’s the term used to express how far a tumour has spread?
A
Stage
3
Q
What stage 4 of cervical cancer be?
A
Out with the genital tract
4
Q
What’s a common response of the body towards tumours?
A
Chronic inflammation
- will typically see cells of chronic inflammation
5
Q
When the depth of tumour is said to be less than 3mm its said to be what?
A
Micro invassive
6
Q
Outline the broad management for cancer:
A
Surgical
- if localised and not spread
- size dependent
- how solid the tumour is
Radiotherapy
- only if localised
Chemotherapy + Anticancer drugs
- selective toxicity
