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Cancer Flashcards

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Cancer

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Uncontrolled cell division

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Tumour

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Mass of cells as a result of uncontrolled cell division

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Benign tumour

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  • Do not spread from site of origin

- May have no effect or can compress surrounding tissue

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Malignant tumour

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  • Can block blood vessels, lungs or intestines

- Can break off and spread throughout the body forming secondary growths

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