Cancer Basics
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This phase of the cell cycle is when the DNA is copied.
A non cancerous tumor that does not spread
This type of agent changes the DNA sequence and can lead to cancer
What is a mutagen
This diagnostic test removes a small sample of cells or tissue for examination
what is a biopsy
Cancer is a group of how many diseases?
What is 100
Mutations in this type of gene can turn into an oncogene, leading to uncontrolled cell division
What is proto-oncogene
A cancerous tumor that can invade surrounding tissues
This group of substances increases the risk of developing cancer
The imaging technique commonly used for breast cancer screenings
What is a mammogram
This term describes a cancer's ability to spread to other parts of the body?
What is Metastasis
The protein structures that protect the ends of chromosomes and play a role in cancer cell immortality.
What are telomeres
A tumor that arises from multiple mutated cells instead of a single one
What is polyclonal or multiclonal
Name one example of a carcinogen
- tobacco - alcohol - asbestos - UV - processed meats - etc.
This type of biopsy uses a large needle to remove a cylindrical tissue sample
What is a core needle biopsy
The National Cancer Institute is part of this larger health organization.
What is the NIH (National Institutes of Health)
Besides proto-onco genes, what is the other cancer prevention gene found in the body
tumor suppressor gene
A cancer that has spread from its original location to other organs and tissues
What is metastatic
True or false. Not all mutagens are carcinogens but most carcinogens are mutagens
True
This type of biopsy is preferred for fluid-filled masses