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What term describes the uncontrolled growth of new tissue?
What term describes the uncontrolled growth of new tissue?
Neoplasia
What are the four characteristics that distinguish cancer cells from normal cells?
What are the four characteristics that distinguish cancer cells from normal cells?
Uncontrolled proliferation, Dedifferentiation and loss of function, Invasiveness, Metastasis
Define malignant tumors and describe a key characteristic they possess.
Define malignant tumors and describe a key characteristic they possess.
Malignant tumors can invade surrounding tissues and metastasize.
What is the main goal of surgical treatment for cancer?
What is the main goal of surgical treatment for cancer?
In cancer treatment, what does the term 'chemotherapy' strictly refer to?
In cancer treatment, what does the term 'chemotherapy' strictly refer to?
Name one class of drugs used in cancer treatment besides alkylating agents.
Name one class of drugs used in cancer treatment besides alkylating agents.
What does the TNM system stand for in cancer staging?
What does the TNM system stand for in cancer staging?
What is the American Cancer Society's definition of cancer?
What is the American Cancer Society's definition of cancer?
Differentiate between malignant and benign tumors based on their characteristics.
Differentiate between malignant and benign tumors based on their characteristics.
Explain the process of metastasis in cancer cells.
Explain the process of metastasis in cancer cells.
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