Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 forms of cancer ?
A
Benign and malignant
2
Q
What is benign cancer ?
A
Where the tumour grows until there is no more room, so the tumour stays in one place
3
Q
What is malignant cancer ?
A
Where the tumour grows and spreads into neighbouring healthy tissues. It can break of and travel to other parts of the body via the bloodstream
4
Q
What is cancer ?
A
The uncontrolled growth and division of cells forming tumours
5
Q
What are 4 lifestyle risk factors for cancer ?
A
- smoking 2. obesity 3. UV exposure 4. Viral infection
