Oncology Classifications

Question 1

Five classifications of oncology

Answer 1

1. Benign
2. Malignant
3. Tissue of origin
4. Grade
5. Stage

Question 2

Abnormal growth that is not destructive and does not metastasize, but can still cause physical effects depending on size and location

Answer 2

Benign tumor

Question 3

Uncontrolled growth that destroys tissue and metastasizes to secondary locations

Answer 3

Malignant tumor

Question 4

The exact mechanism of metastasis from the primary site of proliferation to the secondary site of proliferation is not well understood. There is evidence that cancer cells travels through the _____________ system until they reach ______________ ________________ that are too small for them to pass through.

Answer 4

Vascular system until they reach capillary beds

Question 5

Once cancer cells reach capillary beds that are too small for them to travel through, this point is called ____________

Answer 5

Arrest

Question 6

Once cancer cells arrest in capillary beds, they begin the process of extravasation. This usually happens in what four areas

Answer 6

1. Lungs
2. Liver
3. Kidney
4. Bone

Question 7

What are the six points that describe the mechanism of metastasis

Answer 7

1. Primary site proliferation
2. Vascular supply
3. Vascular transport
4. Arrest
5. Extravasation
6. Secondary site proliferation

Question 8

Tumors are named for their tissue of origin. A tumor originating from epithelial tissue is called…

Answer 8

Carcinoma (skin, glands, and organs)

Question 9

Carcinoma can spread through the _________ system or the _________

Answer 9

Lymphatic (most common) system or blood

Question 10

Tumors that originate from mesenchymal tissue are called….

Answer 10

Sarcoma