After studying this chapter, you will be able to:

• Name the types of cancers, discuss the major pathological conditions, and list some of their possible causes

• Define the combining forms and suffixes used in building words that relate to oncology

• Identify the meaning of related abbreviations

• Name the laboratory tests and clinical procedures used in testing and treating cancer

• Describe pathological terms related to cancer

• Explain the meaning of surgical terms related to cancer

• List common pharmacological agents used in treating cancer