Cancer: ETIOLOGY Flashcards
1
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Under Etiology->Risk Factors
Genetic factors (oncogenes)
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Example:
-Breast cancer:
2
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Under Etiology->Risk Factors
Viruses (oncogenes)
A
Example:
-Cervical cancer: HPV
3
Q
Under Etiology->Risk Factors
Radiation: UV, X-rays, etc
A
Example:
-Skin cancer
4
Q
Under Etiology->Risk Factors
Chemicals: carcinogens
A
Example:
-Lung cancer: asbestos
5
Q
Under Etiology->Risk Factors
Chronic irritation and inflammation
A
Example:
-Colon cancer
6
Q
Under Etiology->Risk Factors
age
A
Example:
-Most diagnosed after age 55
7
Q
Under Etiology->Risk Factors
Diet
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Example:
-Colon cancer from high fat diet
8
Q
Under Etiology->Risk Factors
Hormones
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Example:
-Endometrial cancer: estrogen
