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Define Cancer
Condition characterized by the uncontrolled growth of cells
define carcinogen
causing substance or agent in the environment
define tumor
mass of extra tissue
define benign tumor
tumor that grows slowly and is unlikely to spread
define malignant tumor
tumor that is capable of invading surrounding tissue and spreading.
define metastasis
cancer that has spread from one part of the body to another
Define biopsy
a biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination
the difference between morbidity and morality
Morbidity- incidences, the number of cases

Mortality - number of deaths
What is the most common cancer
lung. smoking causes it and second hand too!
what is the 3rd most common cancer
colon. risk factors age+gentics
breast is 2nd in women
prostate is 2nd in men
most dangerous form of skin cancer
melanoma
The 3 forms of Skin caners
Basal- lesions and spores
Squamous - raised bumps and sores
Melanoma - spreads quickly
ABC of skin cancer
A asymmetry
B boarder irregular
C color variation
D diameter
most common cancer site for young males
testicular
Life style factors that may increase one's risk of having cancer
Tobacco use, dietary patterns, alcohol consumption, physical activity, overweight/ obesity
Leukemia
Group of cancers that originate in the bone marrow or other parts of the body where white blood cells form
Lymphoma
Cancers that originate in the lymph systems, part of the body's immune system
7 treatments for cancer
surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, biological therapies, bone marrow transplantation, gene therapy and genetic testing, complementary and alternative medicine,
4 types of cancer
Carcinomas
Sarcomas
Luekemias
Lymphomas
Risk factors for cancer
1. age
2.lifestyle factors
3. family history
4. environmental factors
Breast cancer risk factors
early first period
late menopause
family history
older age
higher social ecomonics status class
what is the test called to test for prostate cancer
Prostate- specific antigen (PSA)
a blood test the detects levels of a substance made by the prostate that are elevated when certain conditions are present, including benign prostate enlargement, infection, and prostate cancer. If PSA levels are elevated, a rectal ultrasound and prostate biopsy can be performed to assess and diagnose the cause.
ovarian caner
The leading gynecological cause of cancer death and the 5th overall cause of cancer death in women.