Key Terms
The removal of living cells for the purpose of examining them under a microscope.
What is Biopsy?
At present, 15% to 20% of all cancer deaths in the United States are associated with what contributing factor
What is obesity?
Lump in breast, nipple discharge, thickening, dimpling, nipple retraction, pain or tenderness of the nipple.
What is breast cancer?
What is a mammography?
can have both an immediate and a delayed effect on malignant cells
What is Ionizing Radiation?
this term means hidden blood
sores, in the mouth that can extend through the entire GI tract.
What is mucositis?
Persistent cough, recurring pneumonia or bronchitis, blood in the sputum, chest pain
What is lung cancer?
test used to detect prostate cancer
the source of radiation is delivered to the outside body of the patient
What is Teletherapy?
A swelling or growth of a mass in the body due to abnormal tissue that can be benign or malignant
What is a tumor?
inflammatory reaction in the mouth
What is Stomatitis?
White patch in the mouth or on the tongue; nodules
What is oral cancer?
test used to detect colorectal cancer
What is fecal occult blood test?
a sealed radiation source is placed inside or next to the area requiring treatment
What is Brachytherapy?
A malignant growth made up of epithelial cells.
What is carcinoma?
a significant weight loss (2 or more pounds per week) and may suffer from severe malnutrition.
What is anorexia?
Nonspecific; indigestion, feeling of fullness or pressure; pain and weight loss are late signs
What is Stomach Cancer?
used to control or kill malignant cells, to prevent tumor recurrence, or to relieve symptoms of pain or discomfort
What is Radiation Therapy?
The study of cells and their origin, structure, function, and pathology.
What is cytology?
distressing and persistent feeling of tiredness or exhaustion from cancer or cancer treatment.
What is cancer-related fatigue?
Painless blood in the urine; need for frequent urination
What is Bladder Cancer?
test used to detect lung cancer
What is Low-dose helical CT (LDCT)
unit used for measuring dosages of radiation
What is the radiation absorbed dose?