Types of cancer Flashcards
1
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What are the different types of cancer?
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- Carcinoma
- Sarcoma
- Leukaemia
- Lymphoma
- Melanoma
2
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What is carcinoma cancer?
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- This type of cancer is formed from the epithelial cells. Epithelial cells are the cells which cover both the inside and outside surfaces of the body
3
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What is sarcoma cancer?
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- This type of cancer is formed in the bone or the softer tissues such as muscles, blood vessels etc.
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What is Leukaemia cancer?
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- This type of cancer is cancer of the blood cells and it is formed in the blood or the tissues of the bone marrow this then causes the white blood cells to build up in the bone marrow which then blocks the oxygen from getting into the other tissues around the tissues. Leukaemia may develop when the body creates an abnormal amount of blood cells.
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What is Lymphoma cancer?
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- This type of cancer is formed when there are an abnormal number of lymphocytes which then start to build up in the lymph nodes and lymph vessels
6
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What is melanoma cancer?
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- This cancer is a type of skin cancer. Melanoma may start to develop when melanocytes start to divide abnormally
