Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What is cancer?
A
Damaged/mutated cells that are allowed to multiply by slipping through checkpoints. The cells then multiply out of control and from a tumour
2
Q
What is a benign cancer?
A
A tumour that is clumped closer together and grows slowly
3
Q
What is a malignant cancer?
A
A more dangerous tumour that is spread out and can spread around the body
