Cancer

• What is the common misconception about tumors and cancer?


  Many people think tumors and cancer are the same thing.
• What is a tumor?


  A tumor is an abnormal mass of cells formed by uncontrolled growth and division.
• What are the two types of tumors?

  Benign and malignant tumors.
• Why are benign tumors not considered cancer?


  Because they are contained within one area and are not normally dangerous.
• How do malignant tumors differ from benign tumors?


  Malignant tumors invade other tissues and can spread to form new secondary tumors.
• Why are malignant tumors classified as cancer?


  Because they can cause significant damage to the body and are potentially fatal.
• What is a strong risk factor for developing lung cancer?


  Smoking is strongly linked to lung cancer.
• Besides lung cancer, what other cancers are linked to smoking?


  Smoking is linked to mouth, stomach, and cervical cancer.
• What health condition is obesity linked to?


  Obesity is linked to bowel, liver, and kidney cancer.
• How does ultraviolet light exposure relate to cancer?

  Ultraviolet light exposure is strongly linked to skin cancer.
• What is a risk factor associated with liver cancer?


  Drinking alcohol is linked to an increased risk of liver cancer.
• What genetic factors can increase cancer susceptibility?


  Inherited genes, such as the BRCA genes, can increase susceptibility to breast and ovarian cancer.
• What are the risk factors for developing cancer?

  • Smoking: linked to lung, mouth, stomach, and cervical cancer
  • Obesity: linked to bowel, liver, and kidney cancer
  • Ultraviolet light exposure: linked to skin cancer
  • Alcohol consumption: linked to liver cancer
  • Genetic factors: BRCA genes linked to breast and ovarian cancer
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