Cancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, in some cases, to metastasize (spread).
Carcinogen: Chemical, physical, or biological agent that causes cancer.
Carcinoma: is a tumour which arises from epithelial tissue. These are tissues that form the coverings and linings of much of the body such as the skin or the intestine. Therefore a cancer of the skin, the bowel, the lung or the bladder which arises from the covering or lining cells could also be called a carcinoma.
CAT or CT Scan: X-ray procedure in which a computer produces detailed pictures of areas inside the body.
Cell: The individual unit that makes up all of the tissues of the body.
Cellular Description (the type of melanoma):
- Superficial Spreading Melanoma
- Nodular Melanoma
- Acral Lentiginous
- Lentigo Melanoma
- Other: mucosal melanoma
