Chapter 11 - Cancer Crossword

Process of cells being altered in shape, size, and/or appearance due to mutation
These are responsible for causing such cancers as Hodgkin's lymphoma and liver cancer
Growth-promoting genes. If these are altered or mutated, they may cause cancer
Cancer treatment that aims to enhance the body's own ability to destroy altered cells
Along with promoters, these environmental factors cause cancerous changes in cells
Process by which tumors "build" their own network of nutrition delivery and waste removal services
Cancer cells do not go through this process of cell specialization
The most frequently diagnosed cancer in females
Type of cancer that is #1 killer in women
Body system that is able to destroy most cancer cells
Physician who specializes in the treatment of cancer
Cancer cells do not go through this process of programmed cell death
Term for cancerous cells or tissues
This process may begin after exposure to radiation, chemicals, or genetic mutation
Leading cause of death among all gynecological cancers
Tips of chromosomes that are typically lost after repeated cell divisions; cancer cells will maintain these tips, causing them to divide without limits
Term for non-cancerous cells or tissue
Screening for this type of cancer involves checking moles and following the "ABCD" guidelines
Bone cancer would be classified as this type of cancer
Procedure of screening for colon cancer