Cancer Overview and Related Concepts

A group of disorders characterized by abnormal cell proliferation.

Process of transforming normal cells into malignant cells.

Chemicals, physical factors, and other agents that cause cancer.

<p>The use of medications to kill tumor cells by interfering with cellular functions and reproduction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Messenger substances that may be released by a cell to create an action at that site.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Leakage of intravenous medication from veins into the subcutaneous tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identification of the type of tissue from which the tumor originated and the degree to which the tumor cells retain the functional and structural characteristics of the tissue of origin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An immune response initiated by T lymphocytes of donor tissue against the recipient’s tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The use of medications or other agents to stimulate or suppress components of the immune system to kill cancer cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spread of cancer cells from primary tumor to distant sites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inflammation of the lining of the mouth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Delivery of radiation therapy through internal implants placed inside or adjacent to the tumor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Not cancerous and may grow but cannot spread.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To assess the extent of disease, including tumor size and spread.</p> Signup and view all the answers