cancer Flashcards
1
Q
a tumour is produced by uncontrolled _____ and _____?
A
a tumour is produced by uncontrolled growth and mitosis
2
Q
where are benign tumours usually contained?
A
benign tumours are usually contained within a membrane
3
Q
what are benign tumours?
A
benign tumours are growth of abnormal cells in one area?
4
Q
do benign tumours travel around?
A
no, they dont invade other parts of the body, they stay in 1 place
5
Q
what do malignant cells do?
A
malignant cells invade neighbouring tissues and move into the blood stream
6
Q
once in the bloodstream what do malignant cells do?
A
spread around the body and form secondary tumours
7
Q
what are the 2 examples of genetic related cancer?
A
breast cancer and prostate cancer
8
Q
smoking causes lung cancer, what type of cancer is this?
A
lifestyle cancer
