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2 Main Characteristics of cancer |
1. Uncontrolled growth of cells in the body 2. The ability of these cells to migrate to other sites in the body |
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Types of Cancer |
Carcinomas, melanomas, sarcomas, leukemias, lymphomas, gliomas |
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Carcinomas |
cancers that arise in the epithelium - 90% |
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Melanomas |
originate in melanocytes of the skin |
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Sarcomas |
develop in the supporting tissues of the body |
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Leukaemias |
affect the blood |
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Lymphomas |
occur in the lymph glands |
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gliomas |
develop in nerve tissue |
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Types of gynecological cancer |
ovarian, cervical, fallopian tubes, placenta, endometrium, vagina, vulva |
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Risk factors for cervical cancer |
- early age of sexual intercourse - low socioeconomic status - smoking - high number of sexual partners |