B7 Non-communicable diseases Flashcards
1
Q
what’s a benign tumour
A
a tumour that stays in one place and grow very quickly
2
Q
what are malignant tumour cells
A
tumour cells that spread around the body invading neighbouring healthy tissue. often referred to as cancer
3
Q
what are some cause of cancers
A
genetic risks
random mutations
ionising radiation
virus infections (HPV causing cervical cancer)
4
Q
what ways can we treat cancer
A
radiotherapy
chemotherapy
