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| mutant genes that proliferate cancer growth |
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| genes that put the brakes on cancer growth |
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| translocation of chromosomes 9 and 22, causing CML |
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| responsible for 15% cancers worldwide |
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| identifies degree of spread of cancer |
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| hair loss from chemotherapy caused by damaged hair follicles |
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| the most frequently reported symptom of cancer and cancer treatment |
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| iodine capsules placed in a body cavity such as cervix, head or neck region |
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| causes stomach cancer and some rare lymphomas |
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| development of cancer due to inactivation of tumor-suppressor genes and activation of oncogenes |
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| examination of tumors by a pathologist under a microscope to diagnose cancer |
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| rare symptom complexes which involves release of chemicals causing an immune response or reaction |
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| staging system which involves tumor, nodes and metastasis |
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| staging system used to stage blood cancers; termed in Anne Arbor Michigan |
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| Leading cause of liver cancer |
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| predominantly caused by chronic HBV or HCV viruses |
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| 1. direct invasion and by 2. lymphpatics and venous system |
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| cancer causing environmental agents and substances such as smoke, pollutants, excess alcohol, chemicals, sunlight and poor diet |
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| mutated genes increasing susceptibility for breast cancer |
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| Basal cell carcinoma more common in individials with these characteristics |
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| fair complexion, light hair and light color eyes, usually burn and do not tan |
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| Occupations which deal with asbestos |
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| have a higher chance of developing lung cancer or mesotheliomas |
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