| A | B |
|---|
| neoplasm | new growth of abnormal tissue |
| benign | not invasive or spreading |
| malignant | invasive, capable of spreading |
| metastasis | spreading to other areas |
| carcinogens | factors that contribute to cancer |
| classifications of cancer | carcinomas, lymphomas, leukemias, sarcomas |
| sarcomas | ca from connective tissue |
| leukemia | ca from organs that form bld |
| lymphoma | ca from organs that fight infections |
| carcinoma | ca from epithelial cells |
| primary site | area malignant cells first formed |
| secondary site | mestastic site, cells spread to |
| #1 complication from chemo | bone marrow suppression |
| basic safety precautions for internal radiation | time, distance, shielding |
| biotherapy(immunotherapy) | uses body's own response to fight ca |
| autologous BMT | eceives from self |
| allogenic BMT | compatable donor |
| syogenic BMT | identical twin |
| CAUTION | 7 warning signs of CA |
