Types of Cancer Flashcards
1
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Sarcoma
A
Supportive/connective tissue e.g. bones, tendons, cartilage, muscle, fat
2
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Carcinoma
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Epithelial origin e.g. secreting organs like breasts, lungs, colon, prostate, bladder
3
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Myeloma
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Plasma cells
4
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Leukemia
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Originate in bone marrow, often overproduction of immature white blood cells
5
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Lymphoma
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Glands or nodes of the lymphatic system (2 types: Hodgkin’s (RS cells) and Non-Hodgkins)
