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ECS Biology 9f
Cancer
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are three causes of cancer? | carcinogens, radiation, viruses, genetic tendencies |
| What are five dangers signs of cancer? | bleeding, coughing, indigestion, slow healing, lump, headaches, changes in moles/warts, blood in wastes |
| What are three forms of treatment for cancer? | surgery, chemotherapy, radiation |
| benign tumor | abnormal growth of cells that is slow and localized |
| biopsy | sample of affected tissue removed and tested |
| cancer | malignant tumor |
| carcinogens | cancer-causing chemicals |
| malignant tumor | abnormal growth of cells that is rapid and chaotic |
| pathologist | specialist in diseased tissue |