Destruction of tissue by burning. (laser, dry ice, chemicals, etc.)

small glandular sacs

solid tumors that are derived from epithelial tissue that lines external and internal body surfaces, including skin, glands, and digestive, urinary, and reproductive organs

forming large open spaces filled with fluid

drugs are given after primary therapy

To deliver a maximal dose of ionizing radiation to the tumor tissue and a minimal dose to the surrounding normal tissue.

causing genetic change

colon, esophagus, liver and stomach

referring to localized tumor cells that have not invaded adjacent structures

genetic material within the nucleus of a cell; controls cell division and protein synthesis.

Radiation therapy using x-rays or gamma rays. A linear accelerator produces photon beams to treat tumors.

hard

malignant tumors derived from connective tissues in the body, such as bone, fat, muscle, cartilage, and bone marrow and from cells

resembling squamos epithelial cells

spread of a malignant tumor to a secondary site

-mucositis
-myelosuppression
-nausea and vomiting
-xerostomia
-alopecia
-cystitis
-pneumonitis
-proctitis
-fibrosis
-secondary tumors
-infertility

immature tumor

bone, muscle, cartilage, fat, fibrous tissue, blood vessel tissue, blood-forming tissue, nerve tissue

densely packed tumors, due to dense bands of fibrous tissue

region of DNA in tumor cells or in viruses that cause cancer

Alkylating agents, Antibiotics, Antimetabolites, Antimitotics, Hormonal agents.

nipple-like

tumors derived from bone marrow

containing abnormal-appearing cells that are not clearly cancerous

technique in which a single large dose of radiation is delivered under precise 3D guidance to destroy vascular abnormalities and small brain tumors.