Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
-Method of treatment, such as surgery, chemotherapy or radiation

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Modality refers to the method of treatment, such as surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation.

Answer: A
 External beam radiation is a type of radiation therapy in which radiation is delivered from a machine outside of the body, targeting the cancer cells.

Answer: B
 Fractionation is the process of dividing the total radiation dose into smaller doses to be given over several sessions to reduce damage to healthy tissue.

Answer: C
 Genetic screening is a test to identify changes or mutations in an individual's genetic material that may increase their risk of developing cancer.

Answer: D
 Grading of tumors is a system used to assess the severity of cancer based on the appearance and characteristics of the tumor cells.

Answer: E
 Gray (Gy) is a unit of radiation measurement that indicates the amount of radiation absorbed by the body.

Answer: G
 Metastasis refers to the process by which cancer cells spread from the primary tumor to other parts of the body.

Answer: H
 Mitosis is the process of cell division in which one cell divides into two identical daughter cells.

Answer: J
 Morbidity refers to the state of being diseased or the incidence of disease in a population.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Descriptions/definitions