CANCER Lesson 4

Question 1

Cancer

Answer 1

group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth, caused by mutations in several genes

Question 2

Tumour

Answer 2

group of cells that divide uncontrollably.

Question 3

Types of tumours and meanings:

Answer 3

Benign: doesn’t spread

Metastasis: spreads around body, invades organs and impairs their functions

Malignant: aggressive cancer that metastasizes, resulting in sickness/death.