Description:
This article discusses the history
and survival rate for cancer, including classification criteria related to
cancerous cells. The authors discuss the classification of cancerous tissues and
where these cells are formed.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the various classification based on tissue or
origin
- Identify the three cell layers in embryos
- Reflect on the survival rate for cancer
Author(s):
Jennifer S. Shampton, R.N.
Linda Delaney, R.N., M.S.
Mary E. Murphy, R.N., M.S., O.C.N.
Kim Smith, R.N.
Marjorie A. Spahn, MT(ASCP)
Launched: 2007