Cancer Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 4. The process of removing harmful substances from wastewater before disposal.
  2. 7. The tree species originally used to extract Paclitaxel.
  3. 11. A type of molecule that protects cells from chemotherapy-induced oxidative stress.
  4. 12. This form of cancer treatment uses drugs to kill or slow cancer cells.
  5. 14. The spread of cancer cells to other parts of the body.
  6. 15. A disease characterized by uncontrolled cell division.
  7. 16. The study of how drugs interact with living organisms.
Down
  1. 1. A technique that uses high-energy radiation to target cancer cells.
  2. 2. A sustainable method of producing Paclitaxel using modified microorganisms.
  3. 3. The category of drugs that includes Paclitaxel, used to prevent cancer cell division.
  4. 5. A protein that controls cell growth and can mutate in cancer.
  5. 6. A chemical waste product that can contaminate water sources after chemotherapy treatment.
  6. 8. A major organ affected by chemotherapy toxicity.
  7. 9. A renewable plant source being studied for sustainable Paclitaxel production.
  8. 10. The scientific term for programmed cell death, a process targeted by chemotherapy.
  9. 13. The disposal of chemotherapy drugs must be done following strict ________ regulations.