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- what is the difference between benign and malignant tumors?
- where on the body can cancer develop? what type of cancer is the most common? what is the deadliest type of cancer?
- what are the risk factors for cancer?
- list 2 carcinogens and which cancers they cause.
- what are three methods used to detect cancer?
- what are three common cancer treatments?
- list two ways you can protect yourself against cancer.
Question 1
Benign tumors are non - cancerous, grow slowly, don't invade nearby tissues, and don't spread. Malignant tumors are cancerous, grow rapidly, invade nearby tissues, and can metastasize (spread to other parts of the body).
Cancer can develop in almost any part of the body where there are cells (e.g., lungs, breasts, colon, skin). The most common cancer (varies by region, but often skin cancer or breast/ prostate in some areas). The deadliest cancer is often lung cancer (due to high mortality rates).
Risk factors for cancer include age (older age increases risk), tobacco use (smoking/chewing), alcohol consumption, exposure to carcinogens (like UV rays, asbestos), family history of cancer, certain genetic mutations, obesity, and lack of physical activity.
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Benign tumors: non - cancerous, slow - growing, non - invasive, non - metastatic. Malignant tumors: cancerous, rapid - growing, invasive, metastatic.