Cancer Flashcards

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2 main kinds of cancer

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  • Benign

- Malignant

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2
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Causes of Cancer

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  • Carcinogens (environmental)
  • UV
  • X-rays
  • Ionising radiation
  • Viruses
  • Chemical carcinogens
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3
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Phases of development

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  • Initiation

- Promotion

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4
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Diagnosis

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  • X-rays: CT scans
  • Ultrasound
  • Endoscopy
  • Biopsy
  • Smear test
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