Cellular Regulation
The most important risk factor for cancer
Tobacco Use
Adeno- refers to?
Gland
Typically forms on the skin but can form in other pigmented tissues, like eyes
Melanoma
Has advanced to regional sites
Stage 3
Definite treatment of cancer
Surgery
Protective caps on chromosomes that become smaller with each cell division
Telomeres
Erythro- refers to?
Form from cells that release hormones
Neuroendrocrine Tumors
Is confined to its organ of origin.
Stage 1
A type of radiation therapy places seeds in or near a tumor
Brachytherapy
Hayflick Limit
Lipo- refers to?
Fat
These form in plasma cells, a type of immune cell. They build up in the bone marrow and form tumors in bones.
Multiple Myeloma
Has spread to distant sites
Stage 4
Type of radiation therapy that damages cells by imparting enough ionizing radiation to cause molecular damage to the DNA
Ionizing Radiation
Responsible for the maintenance of genomic integrity
Caretaker Genes
Hepato- refers to?
Liver
A type of tumor that begins in the cells that give rise to sperm or eggs. Can occur almost anywhere in the body.
Germ Cell Tumors
Is locally invasive
Stage 2
Eradicates enough tumor cells to enable the body's natural defenses to eradicate the remaining cells
Chemotherapy
Refers to disorderly cell growth
Chondro- refers to?
Cartilage
A type of neuroendocrine tumor usually found in the GI system.
Carcinoid Tumor
The best PASS leader
Chase
This type of chemotherapy is administered before localized (surgical or radiation) treatment.
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy