EXCI 251 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Basal-Cell Carcinoma, Prostate-Specific Antigen
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Benign tumour: a tumour that is not cancerous. Malignant tumour: a tumour that is cancerous and capable of spreading. Lymphatic system: a system of vessels that returns proteins, lipids, and other substances from fluid in the tissues to the circulatory system. Metastasis: the spread of cancer cells from one part of the body to another. Mammogram: a low-dose x ray of the breasts used for the early detection of breast cancer. Biopsy: the removal and examination of a small piece of body tissue for the purpose of diagnosis. Ultrasonography: an imaging method in which inaudible high-pitched sound (ultrasound) is bounced off body structures to create an image on a monitor. Psa blood test: a diagnostic test for prostate cancer that measures blood levels of prostate- specific antigen (psa) Pap test: a scraping of cells from the cervix for examination under a microscope to detect cancer; also called pap smear.
