1. Aspiration
Answer: refers to the removal of a sample of fluid and cells through a needle
2. Fine needle aspiration
Answer: refersto the use of a slender needle to remove fluid froma cyst or clusters of
cells from
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1. Aspiration
Answer: refers to the removal of a sample of fluid and cells through a needle
2. Fine needle aspiration
Answer: refersto the use of a slender needle to remove fluid froma cyst or clusters of
cells from a solid lump.
3. Biopsy
Answer: refers to the removal of a sample of tissue for purposes of diagnosis
4. Core needle biopsy
Answer: refers to the use of a small cutting needle to remove a coreof tissue for
microscopic examination
5. Allogeneic bone marrow transplant
Answer: procedure involving an infusion of bonemarrow or stem cells from a donor
that are given to the patient after they have received high-dose chemotherapy
6. Autologous bone marrow transplant
Answer: procedure in which a patient's own bone marrow or stem cells are given to
them after they have received high-dosechemotherapy
7. Autologous stem cell transplantation
Answer: procedure in which blood-forming stemcells are removed, stored, and later
given back to the same person
8. Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT)
Answer: form of radiation therapy in which asubstance that contains boron is
injected into a blood vessel.The boron collects in the tumor cells.The patient then
receives radiation therapy with atomic particlescalled neutrons. the neutrons react
with the boron to kill the tumor cells without harming normal cells.
9. Radioembolization
Answer: form of radiation therapy that involves the use of tiny beadsthat hold the
radioisotope yttrium 90 (Y 90) which are injected into an artery. The beads collect in
the tumor and the yttrium 90 (Y 90) gives off radiation.This destroysthe blood vessel
that the tumor needs to grow and kills the cancer cells.
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