10 Questions
What is the main cause of morbidity worldwide according to the text?
Cancer
According to WHO 2003, what is the expected increase in cancer rates worldwide over the next 20 years?
50%
What happens when cells keep dividing when new cells are not needed, according to the text?
Formation of tumors
What is the umbrella term for many diseases that begin in body cells?
Cancer
What is the disease process that begins when an abnormal cell is transformed by the genetic mutation of the cellular DNA?
Cancer
What is the process that begins when an abnormal cell is transformed by the genetic mutation of the cellular DNA?
Oncogenesis
Which term refers to the formation of a mass of tissue called a tumor when cells keep dividing when new cells are not needed?
Neoplasia
What is the expected increase in cancer rates worldwide over the next 20 years, according to the World Cancer Report published by WHO in 2003?
50%
What is the major cause of morbidity worldwide, as mentioned in the text?
Cancer
Which term refers to the process of formation of new blood vessels to support tumor growth?
Angiogenesis
Explore the fundamental aspects of oncology, covering topics such as the definition of oncology and tumor, etiology and risk factors for cancer, types of tumors, cancer manifestation, classification, pathogenesis, detection and prevention, diagnosis, treatment modalities, and nursing care for cancer clients.
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