Cancer. 1. Define cancer: Uncontrolled abnormal cell growth.
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Transcript of Cancer. 1. Define cancer: Uncontrolled abnormal cell growth.
2. What is the difference between a benign and malignant tumor?
Benign- non-cancerousMalignant – cancerous
4. What is a biopsy?A laboratory analysis of a
section of tissue taken from a site where abnormal cell growth is suspected
5. Explain radiation therapy.Radiation energy penetrate
the tumor to destroy cells by damaging the nucleus and slows the growth of the cancer
6. What is chemotherapy?The use of anti-cancer medications in the
treatment of cancer to stop the cell division of cancer
How is it administered?IV or pill
9. What is a carcinogen?A cancer causing substance
in the environmentEx. Chemicals in tobacco
smoke, asbestos, toxic wastes
16.What type of cancer does a pap smear detect? Cervical
When should a woman first have one?having sex or 18 yrs. Old
How often?once a year
17.What type of cancer does a mammogram detect?
breastWhen should a woman first have one?
40 yrs. old or if there is family history
How often after the first year?once a year
18.What type of diet will decrease your risk for cancer?
Healthy diet w/ plenty of fruits, vegetables & whole grains
Reduce fats in foods
19.What is remission?The cancer has not spread anymore, but
still possibility it can come back and spread.
23.7 warning signs of cancerC hange in bowel habitsA sore that does not healU nusual bleeding or dischargeT hickening or a lump in the breast or
elsewhereI ndigestion or difficulty swallowingO bvious change in a wart or moleN agging cough or hoarseness