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Cancer

Cancer. Disease Unit. How Cancer Harms the Body. Tumor An abnormal mass of tissue that has no natural role is the body Tumors can be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous)

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Cancer

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  1. Cancer Disease Unit

  2. How Cancer Harms the Body • Tumor • An abnormal mass of tissue that has no natural role is the body • Tumors can be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous) • Tumors that are malignant spread to neighboring tissues and through the blood or lymph to other parts of the body

  3. Types of Cancer • Cancer can develop in almost any part of the body and in different tissues of each part • Lymphomas – cancers of the immune system • Leukemias– cancers of the blood forming organs • Carcinomas-cancers of the glands and body linings including skin and linings of the digestive tract and lungs • Sarcomas-cancer of the connective tissue including bones, ligaments ,and muscle

  4. Risk Factors for Cancer • Tobacco Use • Sexually Transmitted Diseases • Dietary Factors • Radiation • To Reduce Risk: • Practice abstinence • Be physically active • Eat nutritious foods • Protect your skin from the sun • Avoid tobacco and alcohol • Recognize warning signs of cancer

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