Lecture 8: cancer

Question 1

Benign Tumors

Answer 1

are non-cancerous growths that do not spread

Question 2

Malignant tumors

Answer 2

cancerous growths, abnormal and uncontrolled cell growth, invade nearby tissues & organs

Question 3

The 3 cancer causing factors

Answer 3

biomedical, lifestyle, environmental factors

Question 4

Carcinomas

Answer 4

epithelial cells

Question 5

Sarcomas

Answer 5

mesodermal tissues

Question 6

Lymphomas

Answer 6

lymphoid tissues

Question 7

Leukemia

Answer 7

blood-forming tissues

Question 8

screening process for breast cancer

Answer 8

mammography, breast examination, regular screening, every 2 years for ages 50 - 69

Question 9

signs of skin cancer

Answer 9

unusual skin conditions

Question 10

top 3 most prevalent types of cancer among women

Answer 10

breast, lung, colorectal

Question 11

7 cancer warning signs

Answer 11

1. changes in bowel or bladder habits
2. sore that doesn’t heal
3. unusual bleeding or discharge
4. thickening or lump
5. indigestion/difficult swallowing
6. change in wart or mole
7. cough/hoarseness

Question 12

Which type of cancer does not develop solid tumors?

Answer 12

Leukemia

Question 13

Theories of cancer

Answer 13

spontaneous error during cell reproduction, external/environmental agents, viruses like HPV

Question 14

most common cancer in males

Answer 14

prostate

Question 15

colorectal cancer factors

Answer 15

40+, male, sedentary lifestyle

Question 16

what diet can lead to cancer

Answer 16

high in red meat, fat & protein, low in fiber