Cancer

• What is the common misconception about tumors and cancer?

  They are often thought to be the same.
• What is a tumor?

  An abnormal mass of cells from uncontrolled growth.
• What are the two types of tumors?

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

  They invade other tissues and spread.
• What characterizes a benign tumor?

  It stays in one area and is not dangerous.
• How do malignant tumors differ from benign tumors?

  Malignant tumors invade and spread to other areas.
• What is the impact of malignant tumors on the body?

  They can cause significant damage and be 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?

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

  Multiple cancers including bowel and liver cancer.
• What type of light exposure is linked to skin cancer?

  Ultraviolet light exposure.
• How does UV radiation affect skin cells?

  It can damage skin cells, increasing cancer risk.
• What cancer is linked to drinking alcohol?

  Liver cancer is linked to alcohol consumption.
• What genetic factors can increase cancer susceptibility?

  Inherited genes like BRCA genes.
• What cancers are linked to BRCA genes?

  Breast and ovarian cancers.
• What is the overall message about cancer risk factors?

  They can be lifestyle choices or genetic factors.
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