cancer

Cards (12)

What is cancer caused by?
uncontrolled cell growth and division
Are all tumours cancerous?
no
What are the two types of tumours?
Benign and malignant.
Are benign tumours usually dangerous?
No
Are benign tumours cancerous?
No
Describe benign tumours.
>When tumour grows until there is no room
>Tumour stays in one place
Where do maligant tumours spread to?
healthy tissues
Describe maligant tumours
>tumour spreads to tissues
> Maligant cells break off and spread in the bloodstream to invade healthy tissues
Are maligant tumours dangerous?
Yes
Are maligant tumours cancerous?
Yes
Which tumour is cancerous? Benign or Malignant
Malignant
What are 4 lifestyle risk factors linked to cancer?
smoking
obesity
UV exposure
viral infection