Zdrowie i Choroba - Cancer

a substance or agent that has the potential to cause cancer in living tissues

karcynogen

related to or characterized by the presence of cancer, a disease caused by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells

rakowaty

having the potential to cause or promote the development of cancer

rakotwórczy

a type of cancer that originates in epithelial tissues, such as the skin or the lining of internal organs

rak

a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, characterized by the presence of specific abnormal cells called Reed-Sternberg cells

choroba Hodgkina

a potentially fatal disease characterized by a rise in the number of white blood cells in one's body

leukemia

a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, which is a part of the body's immune system, and can manifest in lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, and other lymphoid tissues

chłoniak

a type of cancer that develops in the connective tissues of the body, including muscles, bones, tendons, and cartilage

sarcoma

an abnormal mass of diseased cells that serves no function in the body and usually causes medical problems

guz

a type of cancer that begins in the lining of the uterus, often characterized by abnormal vaginal bleeding

rak endometrium

a type of cancer that originates in the cells of the breast, often forming a lump or mass

rak piersi

a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the liver, often associated with underlying liver diseases

rak wątroby

a type of cancer that originates in the lungs, typically linked to smoking but can also occur in non-smokers

rak płuc

a type of cancer that begins in the pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach, often diagnosed at an advanced stage

rak trzustki

abnormal growth of cells in a small organ of males called prostate that is close to their bladder and releases a liquid that contains sperm

rak prostaty

a type of cancer that develops in the skin cells, often caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or tanning beds

rak skóry

a common type of skin cancer that originates in the squamous cells, which are flat cells found on the surface of the skin

rak płaskonabłonkowy

a common type of skin cancer that usually grows slowly and typically occurs in sun-exposed areas of the skin

rak podstawnokomórkowy

a type of cancer that develops in the testicles, the male reproductive organs responsible for producing sperm and hormones

rak jądra

a type of cancer that originates in the cells of the bladder, which is a hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine

rak pęcherza moczowego

a type of cancer that starts in the kidneys, which are organs that filter waste from the blood and produce urine

rak nerki

a type of cancer that forms in the cells of the thyroid gland, which is located in the front of the neck and produces hormones that regulate metabolism

rak tarczycy

a type of cancer characterized by hard, dense, and fibrous tissue formation

rak skirrhous

a type of cancer that forms in the soft tissues of the body, such as muscles, tendons, and fat

mięsak tkanek miękkich

a type of cancer that originates in the female reproductive system, including the ovaries, uterus, cervix, vagina, and vulva

rak ginekologiczny

(of a tumor) not resulting in cancer

łagodny