Cancer Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What are tumors?
A
A mass of cells
2
Q
Benign meaning?
A
A mass of cells contained in one area and are non cancerous yet still dangerous.
3
Q
Malignant meaning?
A
Formed of cancer cells that include other tissues and spread around the body, forming secondary tumors.
4
Q
What is cancer?
A
When cell division happens uncontrollably so cell numbers increase inappropriately.
5
Q
Risks of cancer?
A
Poor diet, lack of exercise, excessive smoking, genetic risks
