Cancer Flashcards
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Cancer
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An uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body
2
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Tumors
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Abnormal masses of tissue growth. Can be benign (non cancerous) or malignant (cancerous)
3
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3 goals of cancer treatment
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- Cure
- Stop spread/slow growth
- Relieve symptoms
4
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Risk factors (8)
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- Genetics
- Smoking
- Alcoholism
- High fat, high calorie, low fibre diet
- Radiation exposure
- Chemical exposure (carcinogens)
- Hormones
- Viruses
5
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3 types of treatment
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- Surgery
- Radiation
- Chemotherapy
6
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Radiation (side effects)
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Fatigue, loss of appetite, diarrhea, skin breakdown at site
7
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Chemotherapy (side effects)
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Diarrhea, mouth inflammation, alopecia
8
Q
Alopecia
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Hair loss
9
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Stomatitis
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Inflammation of the mouth
