Across
- 3. modified immune cells used to target cancer
- 5. structure made of different tissues that performs a function
- 7. substance used to treat disease
- 8. mass of abnormal cells that grow together
- 10. scientific study to develop new treatments
- 11. tumor that does not spread to other parts of the body
- 14. process where a cell splits into two new cells
- 15. high-energy treatment used to destroy cancer cells
- 17. ability to continue living despite disease
- 18. ultraviolet radiation from the sun that can damage dna
- 19. method used to treat disease
- 21. drugs used to kill fast growing cancer cells
- 23. disease caused by uncontrolled cell growth
- 24. medical care used to fight disease
- 25. cancerous tumor that can spread
- 26. activity that increases risk of some cancers
- 27. body system that defends against disease
Down
- 1. molecule that contains genetic instructions for cells
- 2. spread of cancer cells to new parts of the body
- 4. person who studies and develops medical knowledge
- 6. infectious particle that can sometimes cause cancer
- 9. substance that may damage dna
- 12. group of similar cells working together
- 13. increase in cell number through division
- 16. treatment that helps the immune system attack cancer
- 19. type of immune cell that helps fight infection
- 20. process of replacing damaged cells
- 22. segment of dna that contains instructions
- 23. basic unit of life
- 25. change in the dna of a cell