Chapter 18- Oncology

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the movement of cancerous cells through the blood and lymphatic vessels to other sites in the body is called

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metastasis

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a cancer of epithelial cells in the skin or mucous membrane is called a

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carcinoma

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the medical words associated with cancer types

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are often named based on the cell type that gives rise to cancer cells

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treatment for leukemia and lymphoma is

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bone marrow transplantation

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uses x-rays, gamma rays, or particles to treat cancer

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radiotherapy

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gen-

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that which produces

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resect/o

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cut out or remove

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a standard written plan of treatment is

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protocol