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tumor – n. a mass of tissue found in or on the body that is made up of abnormal cells

immune system – n. the system that protects your body from diseases and infections

patient – n. a person who receives medical care or treatment

critical – adj. extremely important

chemotherapy – n. medical : the use of chemicals to treat or control a disease (such as cancer)

radiation – n. medical : the use of controlled amounts of radiation for the treatment of diseases (such as cancer)

herpes – n. a disease caused by a virus that causes painful spots on the skin

foundation – n. an organization that is created and supported with money that people give in order to do something that helps society

devastating – adj. causing extreme emotional pain

therapy – n. the treatment of physical or mental illnesses