Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
2 main kinds of cancer
A
- Benign
- Malignant
2
Q
Causes of Cancer
A
- Carcinogens (environmental)
- UV
- X-rays
- Ionising radiation
- Viruses
- Chemical carcinogens
3
Q
Phases of development
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- Initiation
- Promotion
4
Q
Diagnosis
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- X-rays: CT scans
- Ultrasound
- Endoscopy
- Biopsy
- Smear test