Top Cancer Flashcards

Cancer is a group of diseases that involves abnormal cell growth, with the potential to spread to other parts of the body. Possible signs and symptoms of cancer include a new lump, abnormal bleeding, a prolonged cough, unexplained weight loss, and a change in bowel movements. Did you know that there are 100 different known cancers that exist today?

The most common types of cancer include lung, colorectal, prostate, and breast cancer. Did you also know that tobacco use is the cause of about 22% of cancer deaths? Other causes include obesity, a poor diet, lack of physical activity, and drinking alcohol. There are millions of cases of cancer that occur globally every year; in fact, it has caused about 14.6% of all human deaths. Try out these flashcards to learn more about cancer, and maybe one day you might invent a cure!

Chapter 12-->Cancer

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Cancer

•Group Of Diseases Characterized By U...

Deoxyribonucleic Acid:

•Genetic Substance Of Which Genes Are...

Ribonucleic Acid:

•Genetic Material That Guides The For...

•When Nuclei Lose Their Ability To Re...

–Benign: Noncancerous –Malignant:...

Cancer Epidemiology 2

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Name The Four Top Infections And Cancers:&nbs...

1.) Human Papillomavirus (HPV) 2.) He...

T Or F Helicobacter Pylori Is A Virus Infe...

False

Name 3 Other Viruses That Can Cause Cancer&nb...

1.) Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV): ...

The Carcinogenic Types Of HPV Causes What Typ...

1.) Cervical Cancer 2.) Squamous Cell Carc...

Neoplasi Ord

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Tumor

Svulst

Neoplasi/neoplasme

Nydannelse Af Væv Betinget Af Autonom C...

Cancer

Kræft

Autonom

Selvstændig, Uden Overordnet Kontrol

Cancer Lectures 1-4

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What Is A Carcinoma?

Epithelial Derived Cancer

What Is A Sarcoma?

Connective Tissue Derived Cancer

What Is Ras?

Rat Sarcoma Protein-tethered To Plasma Membra...

What Are The 3 Types Of Ras?

HRas, KRas, And NRas

Ovarian Cancer

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What Are The Most Common Malignancies Of The ...

1. Endometrial Ca2. Ovarian Ca3. Cervix

Most Common Cause Of Death In Women Due To Gy...

Ovarian Ca - Since Most Often Diagnosed At A ...

Age At Which Ovarian Ca Probability Markedly ...

What Are Cell Lines Present In Ovarian Tissue...

- Epithelial- Germ Cells Or Sex Cord- Stromal...

Cancer Nursing

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What Is The Incidence & Mortality Of Canc...

Incidence & Mortality • USA �...

What Are The Number One And Two Cause Of Deat...

Death: #1 Heart Disease #2 Lung Can...

What Is The Facts About Incidence Of Cancer?

Incidence Of Cancer • Incidence: #...

What Are Some Terms About Cancer To Remember?

Terminology • Carcinogen – Cancer...

PROSTATE CANCER

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Median Age Of Dx?

Higher Risk Ethnic Group?

African Americans At Higher Risk Of Getting I...

Dietary Risk Factors?

Lack Of Antioxidants, Increased Fat Intake

Symtpoms?

*often Asymtpomatic (have High PSA During Scr...