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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

Types of Cancer

Carcinomas, melanomas, sarcomas, leukemias, lymphomas, gliomas

Carcinomas

cancers that arise in the epithelium - 90%

Melanomas

originate in melanocytes of the skin

Sarcomas

develop in the supporting tissues of the body

Leukaemias

affect the blood

Lymphomas

occur in the lymph glands

gliomas

develop in nerve tissue

Types of gynecological cancer

ovarian, cervical, fallopian tubes, placenta, endometrium, vagina, vulva

Risk factors for cervical cancer

- early age of sexual intercourse


- low socioeconomic status


- smoking


- high number of sexual partners