Cancerquest
Cancerquest
Cancerquest (/ˈkænsərkwɛst/), from the Latin cancer meaning "crab" and the Old French queste meaning "search", is a comprehensive resource dedicated to providing detailed information about cancer and its related topics.
Definition
Cancerquest is a platform that provides in-depth knowledge about cancer, its types, causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. It is designed to educate individuals about the complexities of cancer, from the basic biology of the disease to the latest advancements in cancer research and clinical practice.
Etymology
The term "Cancerquest" is a combination of two words: "cancer" and "quest". "Cancer" is derived from the Latin word cancer, which means "crab". This term was used by the ancient Greeks to describe tumours because they thought that the swollen veins around the tumour looked like a crab. "Quest" comes from the Old French queste, which means "search". Together, "Cancerquest" signifies the search for knowledge and understanding about cancer.
Related Terms
- Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
- Oncology: The study of cancer and treatment of cancer patients.
- Tumor: An abnormal mass of tissue that results when cells divide more than they should or do not die when they should.
- Metastasis: The spread of cancer cells from the place where they first formed to another part of the body.
- 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.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cancerquest
- Wikipedia's article - Cancerquest
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