Anticancer Research
Anticancer Research
Anticancer Research (pronounced: an-ti-can-cer re-search) is a field of study in medicine and biology that focuses on the discovery and development of treatments and therapies to combat cancer.
Etymology
The term "Anticancer Research" is derived from the combination of the prefix "anti-", meaning against, and the word "cancer", a term used to describe diseases characterized by abnormal cell growth. "Research" refers to the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Overview
Anticancer Research involves the study of various cancer types, their causes, and potential treatments. This includes the development of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and other forms of treatment. Researchers in this field also study the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to cancer development, with the aim of developing preventative measures.
Related Terms
- Oncology: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
- Carcinogenesis: The initiation of cancer formation.
- 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.
- Cancer prevention: Measures taken to lower the chance of getting cancer.
- Cancer treatment: Methods used to treat cancer, including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and more.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anticancer Research
- Wikipedia's article - Anticancer Research
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