Cancer Vocab 1
abnormal cell growths which do not spread to other parts of the body
benign tumors
abnormal cell growths which spread to other parts of the body
malignant tumors
classifies the level of severity of cancer; is determined by the doctor
cancer staging
cancer treatment method using groups of drugs to destroy cancer cells
chemotherapy
substance known to cause cancer
carginogen
cancer treatment method using high energy radiation to kill cancerous cells
radiation therapy
ability of abnormal cells to spread to other parts of the body
metastasize
method of diagnosing cancer; requires surgical removal of a tissue sample to be examined under a microscope
biopsy
method of examining the inside of the body using a lighted, flexible instrument
endoscopy
risk factors