VOCAB CHƯƠNG 1.1 (INTRODUCTION TO CANCER)

malignant (a)

cancerous

neoplasm (n)

A new and abnormal growth of tissue

Benign (a)

not cancerous

metastasis (n) -> metastasize (v)

spread

lump (n)

A swelling or abnormal mass felt under the skin or within the body

(Cục, khối bất thường)

Radiation (Ionizing radiation)

bức xạ/ bức xạ ion hóa

To be exposed TO + N

Have an exposure TO +

heredity (n)

di truyền

To inherit FROM

inheritance (n)

Mutation (n) -> mutate (v)

A change in DNA sequence that can lead to abnormal cell growth (Đột biến)

Screening (n)

Breast cancer screening helps detect tumors early

Biopsy (n)

A biopsy confirmed the cancer diagnosis.

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Chemotherapy (n)

The use of drugs to destroy cancer cells (Hóa trị)

Radiation therapy

Treatment of cancer using high-energy radiation (Xạ trị) Radiation therapy can shrink tumors before surgery.

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Targeted therapy

Cancer treatment that targets specific molecules involved in cancer growth

Palliative care

Medical care focused on relieving symptoms and improving quality of life in serious illness (Chăm sóc giảm nhẹ)