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Question 1

What is cancer?

Answer 1

Cancer occurs when cells losses its normal behaviour due to DNA damage
DNA carries software that regulates the behaviour of the cell
Cells begins to multiply abnormally.
Cancer progresses from one stage to the other. (Stage 0-4)
It is named according to body parts in which it originated from- Breast, Cervix, Endometrial e.t.c

Question 2

List the cancer causing agents and the type of cancer theyre linked to

Answer 2

Tobacco – Lung Cancer
Alcohol – Liver Cancer
Wrong food choices – chemicals/Preservatives
Infections – Human Papilloma Virus linked to Cervical Cancer

Question 3

What are the possible causes of cancer?

Answer 3

Occupational hazards- Asbestos

Genetic factor- Inheritance from mother, father account for 3%

Ionizing radiation – GSM, Chest x-ray e.t.c

Sedentary lifestyle – No exercise

Question 4

What are the symptoms of breast cancer?

Answer 4

Breast Changes:
Breast lump.
Redness and thickening of the skin on the breast.
Rash that persists for weeks
Changes in the nipple
Discharge when you are not breastfeeding, bloody

Question 5

What are the symptoms of cervical cancer?

Answer 5

Asymptomatic at early stages.
Abnormal vaginal
bleeding (during sex, after menopause, in
between menses)
Vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odour.
Pain during sex
Pelvic or back pain

Question 6

How is cervical cancer diagnosed?

Answer 6

Pap Smear:
Cells are scrapped from the cervix and examined under a microscope to check for disease or other problems

Cervix viewed through speculum with patient lithotomy position