Chapter 36.9, Problem 1CYL

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The way through which the immune system attacks cancerous cells, even though they are someone’s own body’s cells.

Introduction:

Cancer is a term that is characterized by mutations that disrupt the normal cell growth mechanism and produce potentially malignant cells. As malignant cells of primary tumor begin to grow at a different site from a primary site, it is termed as metastasis. However, cancer is a mutation of genes within cells, where, each gene contains a set of instruction for cell functions, growth, and division. A modified form of a mutated gene is termed as oncogenes that contribute to the formation of cancer. Cancer-causing agents are termed as carcinogens.

Summary Introduction

To describe:

Current medical treatments against cancer.

Introduction:

Cancer can be defined as a group of diseases that involve abnormal growth of cells. Those cells have the ability to spread and invade other regions of the body. There are different cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and laser therapy.