Cancer Overview and Terminology

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A set of vocabulary flashcards reviewing key definitions, characteristics, diagnostics, treatments, and risk reduction methods related to cancer.

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Cancer

A disease characterized by the rapid and uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells

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Tumor

A mass of abnormal cells

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Benign tumors

Non cancerous

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Malignant

Cancerous

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Metastasis

When Cancer cells get into the bloodstream and move to other parts of the body

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Risk factor

Anything that increases the likelihood of developing a medical disorder or disease

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Biopsy

The removal of tissue from a person for examination

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Ways to treat Cancer

Surgical removal, Radiation, Chemotherapy, Remission

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Ways to reduce risk factors

Avoid tobacco and alcohol, Limit sun exposure, Exercise and be active, Good nutrition, SELF Examinations