4.2.2.7 Cancer Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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What is cancer
A
Is the development of a tumor as a result of uncontrolled cell division
2
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What is a benign tumor
A
Cells that aren’t cancerous and won’t spread to other parts of the body
3
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What is a malignant tumor
A
Cells that are cancerous and can spread to other tissues and organs
4
Q
Give examples of factors which can lead to cancer
A
Genetics
Smoking
Ionising radiation
Carcinogens
Genetic factors
5
Q
How can radiotherapy treat cancer
A
As beams of radiation targeted at the cancerous of sight
6
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How does chemotherapy treat cancer
A
Injection of chemicals which target rapidly dividing cells
