Cancer

Question 1

Cells in the Body Divide on a Regular Basis but a __________ Forms when Control of this is Lost and Cells _______ in an Abnormal Way.

Answer 1

Tumour…Grow…

Question 2

Benign Tumours are Growths of _____________ Cells Contained in One Place, Usually Within a _____________.

Answer 2

Abnormal…Membrane…

Question 3

Malignant Tumour Cells can Spread around the Body, Invading Neighbouring ___________ Tissues. A Malignant Tumour is Referred to as ___________.

Answer 3

Healthy…Cancer…

Question 4

Cancer Cells not only Divide more ___________ than Normal Cells, they also Live __________.

Answer 4

Rapidly…Longer…

Question 5

Causes of Cancer?

Answer 5

• Clear Genetic Risk Factors for Some Cancers.
• Most Cancers are the Result of Mutations.
• Ionising Radiation, such as UV Light and X-Rays.
• 15% of Human Cancers are Caused by Virus Infections.

Question 6

What are the Two Ways to Treat Cancer?

Answer 6

• Radiotherapy.

- Chemotherapy.

Question 7

What is Radiotherapy?

Answer 7

When the Cancer Cells are Destroyed by Targeted Doses of Radiation, which Stops Mitosis in the Cancer Cells.

Question 8

What is Chemotherapy?

Answer 8

Where Chemicals are Used to Stop Cancer Cells Dividing or Make Them ‘Self-Destruct’.