Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What is cancer caused by?
A
The uncontrolled cell growth and division. This is a result of changes that occur to the cells and results in the formation of a tumour.
2
Q
What are benign tumours?
A
Tumours that stay in 1 place and are not cancerous.
3
Q
What are malignant tumours?
A
Tumours that are cancerous and will spread - spreads to neighbouring healthy tissues
4
Q
Give 1 lifestyle factor for skin cancer
A
exposure to ultraviolet radiation
5
Q
Give 1 lifestyle factor for lung cancer
A
the chemical carcinogens in cigarette smoke increasing the risk of lung cancer
