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In the next year, what will be the biggest killer in the united states?
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Cancer, will become greater than heart disease
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What are the "big 4" cancers?
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1. Breast
2. Prostate 3. Lung 4. Colon |
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In cancer incidence relatively stable over time?
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No, changes over time
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What is a mutagen?
Carcinogen? |
Mutagen: causes mutation
Carcinogen: causes cancer |
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How long does it take for a cancer to develop?
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Takes decades - typical detectable size of a cancer is ~1 Billion cells
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How many mutations, in the same cell, are required to produce a cancerous cell?
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6-8 mutations in single cell
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What is the most prevalent cancer?
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Breast cancer
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