Cancer

Question 1

What is a tumour?

Answer 1

A tumour is an unstable mass of cells that have broken from their regular cycle of cell division, and grown into a harmful and cancerous clump.

Question 2

Is cancer strictly Non-Communicable?

Answer 2

Whilst most forms are typically Non-Communicable, some communicable diseases such as HPV can cause tumour growths.

Question 3

What are the two kinds of tumour?

Answer 3

The two kinds of tumour are Benign Tumours and Malignant Tumours Cells.

Question 4

What are Benign Tumours?

Answer 4

Benign Tumours are growths of abnormal cells that stay contained to one area but grow rapidly. This growth is dangerous as not only do the cells take recourses from the body but they can apply pressure in confined spaces, especially the brain.

Question 5

What are Malignant Tumour Cells?

Answer 5

Malignant Tumour Cells are tumours that split up and spread throughout the body through the bloodstream or lymphatic system. They eventually settle and form more tumours, which can be very difficult to treat.

Question 6

What are the causes of cancer?

Answer 6

Genetics, mutations caused by carcinogens (cancer-causing agents), ionising radiation and some virus infections such as HPV

Question 7

How can cancer be treated?

Answer 7

Radiotherapy: When cancer cells are destroyed with targeted doses of radiation, that stops mitosis in the cancer cells but may damage nearby healthy cells.
Chemotherapy: