Screening - Cancer Flashcards by Ella McManus

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What is this an example of?

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Leukoplakia
- once confirmed malignant it is no longer called leuokoplakia
- a white patch that wont wipe off
- no obvious trauma

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What is field cancerisation?

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A biological process in which large areas of cells at a tissue surface are affected by carcinogenic altercations
Patients can have multiple synchronised lesions or can go on to develop lesions one after another at different sites

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