Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Cancer
A
The most common risks for cancer include tobacco, ageing, sun exposure, radiation exposure, chemicals and other substances.
2
Q
Cervical cancer
A
HPV virus Smoking Sexually transmitted infections Being overweight Family history
3
Q
Lung cancer
A
Smoking
Air pollution
Affects men and women’s lungs
4
Q
Testicular cancer
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Men born with abnormal testicles Middle aged men Race Family history Tall men are more at risk Smoking Infertility Sexually transmitted infections
5
Q
Skim cancer
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Exposure to sun rays Fair skin Red hair Age Family history Other skin conditions
6
Q
Brain tumors
A
Age Medical radiation Previous cancers Genetic history Being overweight
7
Q
Breast cancer
A
Age
Women are at greater risk
Inherited genes
8
Q
Radiotherapy
A
Damage healthy cells
Stops mitosis in the cancer cells
9
Q
Chemotherapy
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Stops the cancer cells from dividing
Makes them self destruct
