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Cancer Research
Cancer Research (pronunciation: /ˈkænsər riˈsɜːrtʃ/) is a field of medical science dedicated to the study and understanding of cancer, its causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Etymology
The term "Cancer Research" is derived from the Latin word 'cancer' meaning 'crab' or 'creeping ulcer' and the Old French 'recherche' meaning 'to seek out'.
Overview
Cancer Research involves a wide range of studies, from the molecular level to the clinical trials of new treatments. It includes the study of oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, cell cycle regulation, angiogenesis, metastasis, and cancer immunology.
Related Terms
- Oncology: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
- Carcinogenesis: The process by which normal cells are transformed into cancer cells.
- Chemotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells.
- Radiation Therapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.
- Immunotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that helps your immune system fight cancer.
- Clinical Trials: Research studies that involve people. They test new ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, or treat diseases.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on .cancerresearch
- Wikipedia's article - .cancerresearch
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