Oncology Terms NOT Built From Word Parts Flashcards
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Benign
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Non cancerous, non-recurrent, favorable for recovery.
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Biological Therapy (aka immunotherapy, biotherapy)
A
Treatment of cancer with biological response modifiers (BRM) that work with the immune system
3
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Carcinoma in stiu
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Cancer in the early stages before invading surrounding tissue
4
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Chemotherapy (chemo)
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treatment of cancer with drugs
5
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Encapsulated
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enclosed within a capsule, benign and malignant tumors that have no spread beyond the capsule of the organ it originated
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Malignant
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tending to become progressively worse and to cause death
7
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Palliative
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Providing relief but not a cure. Symptom management.
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Radiation Therapy (XRT)
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Treatment of cancer with radioactive substances, such as x-rays or radiation.
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Remission
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Improvements or absence of signs of disease
