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Cancer - Coggle Diagram
Cancer
Causes
Harmful chemicals
viruses
Radiation
Genetics/Inherited mutations
Smoking
Poor lifestyle choices
Treatment
Radiation Therapy
Immunotherapy
Chemotherapy
Targetted Therapy
Surgery
Prevention
Avoid smoking and alcohol
Sun protection
Regular Exercise
Regular medical check-ups
Healthy diet
Characteristics of Cancer cells
Ignore cell cycle controls
Form tumours
Types of tumours
Benign Tumours
Stay in one place
Usually less harmful
Non-cncerous
Malignant Tumours
Spread through blood or lymph
Dangerous
Cancerous
Rapid cell division
Invade nearby tissues
Definition
Cells divide rapidly
Can spread to other parts of the body
Metastasis
Uncontrolled growth of abnormal