Cancer Flashcards
1
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Types of cancer
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Carcinomas, sarcomas, leukemias, and lymphomas
2
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Cancer cause
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Cells are uncontrollably duplicating
3
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Localized tumors
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In one specific area
4
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Metastatic tumor
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Spread in multiple areas
5
Q
Carcinomas
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In external or internal body coverings
6
Q
Sarcomas
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In supportive or connective tissue
7
Q
Leukemias and lymphomas
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In blood-forming tissue
8
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Cures for localized tumors
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Surgically removing the tumor/treating with concentrated beams of radiation
9
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Cures for metastatic tumors
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Chemotherapy
