cancer Flashcards
Symptoms of cancer
Unexplained weight loss
Fatigue
Pain in certain areas of the body
Lumps or growths under the skin
Changes in skin, such as moles or birthmarks
Persistent cough or hoarseness
Changes in bowel or bladder habits
Risk Factors for Cancer
Alcohol Consumption 🍷
Smoking 🚬
Poor Diet 🍔
Sun Exposure 🌞
Genetics 🧬
Obesity 🍩
Exposure to Carcinogens 🏭
Age 👴👵
🔵 Describe Benign Tumor
Not cancerous
Grows slowly
Does not spread to other parts of the body
Usually stays in one place (where it started)
Often harmless, but can cause problems if it presses on organs or tissues
Example: A wart is a type of benign growth
what’s another wrd for growth
Tumor
What is cancer?
Cancer is a disease cause when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body
What type of disease is cancer?
Non communicable disease
