Deck 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What is cancer?
A
uncontrollable cell growth
2
Q
Explain the 4 step life cycle of cancer cells?
A
Forms tumor, tumor spreads within an organ, cancer spreads to nearby organs, cancer cells enter blood stream and spread
3
Q
List 3 ways to avoid getting cancer
A
Wear sunscreen, dont smoke, eat healthy, avoid tanning beds
4
Q
List 3 treatments
A
chemotherapy, radiation, surgery
5
Q
What is apoptosis?
A
Programmed cell death
