Cancer

CancerCancer is one of the most common

diseases in the developed world:1 in 4 deaths are due to cancer1 in 17 deaths are due to lung cancerLung cancer is the most common cancer

in menBreast cancer is the most common cancer

in womenThere are over 100 different forms of

cancer

CancerThe division of normal cells is precisely

controlled. New cells are only formed for growth or to replace dead ones.

Cancerous cells divide repeatedly out of control even though they are not needed, they crowd out other normal cells and function abnormally. They can also destroy the correct functioning of major organs.

Cancer:

Abnormal cells growing out of control that interfere withnormal cell growth. Can also disrupt normal organ function.

Benign tumor:

Non-cancerous mass of cells. Do not spread.

Malignant tumor:

Cancerous mass of cellsDo spread from original site. This is called Metastasis.

Carcinogens:

Substances that cause cancer

Examples- Sun, tobacco, HPV, genetics

Treatment

Biopsy:

Doctor removes part of the tumor for testing

Chemotherapy:

Use of chemicals to destroy cancer cells

Radiation:

X-rays aimed at the tumor to destroy cancer cells