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Cancer |
Sometimes cell differentiation or division goes wrong and cancerous cells are produced. These cells can divide rapidly by mitosis and cause a lump or tumour |
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Two types of tumours |
Malignant and benign |
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Malignant Tumour |
Causes cancer, divide rapidly and grow out of control. Can spread from one part of the body to another and form a second cancer (metastasis) |
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Benign |
Non-cancerous tumour Do not spread to other parts, contained within a membrane. |
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Signs of cancer |
Lump formed by a tumour, unexplained bleeding, long term cough, loss of weight |
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Types of cancer |
Over 200 in humans |
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Screening |
How they look for cancer, feel for a bump or take blood tests, urine tests and x-rays. Also they can use monoclonal antibodies |
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Mammogram |
X-Ray to check for breast canver |
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Smear Test |
Looks foe cervical cancer, cells are collected and examined for abnormalitiws |
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Causes of cancer |
20% by smoking Too much alcohol Hepatitis b and c HPV Genetic disorders Ionising radiation Obesity Ageing |
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HPV - Human Papillomavirus |
Group of over 100 viruses affect skin and moist linings (cervix, anus, mouth and throat) |
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Treating Cancer |
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy |
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Chemotherapy |
Uses powerful drugs to kill cancer cells, stop them spreading. Can kill other nearby cells Side effects: tired, weak, sick and losing hair |
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Radiotherapy |
Uses x-rays to kill cancer cells, stop them spreading. Can kill other nearby cellsSide effects: tired, weak, sick and losing hair |
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Palliative |
Relieve the symptoms of a person with terminal cancer |
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Preventing cancer |
Lead a healthy lifestyle |
