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 from uncontrolled growth and division.
• What are the two types of tumors?

  Benign and malignant tumors.
• Why are malignant tumors considered cancer?

  Because they invade other tissues and can spread to form new tumors.
• How do benign tumors differ from malignant tumors?

  Benign tumors are contained in one area, while malignant tumors spread.
• What damage can malignant tumors cause?

  They can cause significant damage to the body and can be fatal.
• What is a strong risk factor for developing lung cancer?

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

  Smoking is linked to mouth, stomach, and cervical cancers.
• What health issue is obesity linked to?

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

  It is strongly linked to skin cancer due to UV radiation damaging skin cells.
• What other health risk is associated with drinking alcohol?

  Drinking alcohol is linked to an increased risk of liver cancer.
• What role do genes play in cancer risk?

  Inherited genes can make individuals more susceptible to certain cancers.
• Which genes are linked to breast and ovarian cancer?

  The BRCA genes.
• What are the key differences between benign and malignant tumors?

  • Benign tumors:
  • Contained in one area
  • Not usually dangerous
  • Malignant tumors:
  • Invade other tissues
  • Can spread and form new tumors
  • Considered cancer
• What are some lifestyle choices that increase cancer risk?

  • Smoking (linked to lung, mouth, stomach, cervical cancers)
  • Obesity (linked to bowel, liver, kidney cancers)
  • Alcohol consumption (linked to liver cancer)
  • UV light exposure (linked to skin cancer)
• What are the implications of genetic factors in cancer development?

  • Certain inherited genes increase susceptibility to cancer
  • Example: BRCA genes linked to breast and ovarian cancer