Cancer Investigation

Cancer Investigation (pronounced: /ˈkænsər ˌɪnvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃən/) is a branch of medical science that focuses on the study and research of cancer, its causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Etymology

The term "Cancer Investigation" is derived from the Latin word cancer meaning "crab" due to the crab-like spread of the disease in the body, and investigation from the Latin investigare meaning "to trace out, search out".

Related Terms

Oncology: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
Carcinoma: A type of cancer that starts in cells that make up the skin or the tissue lining organs.
Malignant: A term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues.
Benign: Refers to a condition, tumor, or growth that is not cancerous.
Metastasis: The spread of cancer cells from the place where they first formed to another part of the body.
Biopsy: A procedure that removes cells or tissues so they can be viewed under a microscope to check for signs of cancer.
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.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Cancer Investigation
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Cancer Investigation