Types of cancer

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  • Created by: magnus29t
  • Created on: 26-03-22 10:34
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  • Lung Cancer
    • Causes: smoking, air pollution, radon gas, previous lung conditions, family history, and family history
      • 8/10 cases are caused by smoking
    • Two types: small cell and non-small cell
      • Small cell is fast growing and can spread quickly
    • It's the 2nd most common cancer
    • Prevention: don't smoke, maintain healthy diet, and exercise regularly
  • Skin Cancer
    • Risk factors: exposure to sun and sunbeams, fair skin, red hair, age, family history, other skin conditions, and moles and freckles
    • Two types: melanoma and non-melanoma
      • Melanoma can spread to other organs
      • Non-melanoma only develop in upper layers of the skin
    • Prevention: wear high factor sun cream, stay out of the sun, and don't use sun beds
  • Cervical Cancer
    • Risk factors: HPV virus, smoking, sexually transmitted infections, being over-weight, using oral  contraceptives, and a family history
      • Almost all cases are caused by HPV
    • Prevention: use condoms, HPV vaccinations, regular smear tests, and don't smoke
  • Breast Cancer
    • Two types: non-invasive and invasive
    • Can occur in both males and females
    • Risk factors: age (45+), women are more likely, inherited genes, race, and ethnicity
    • Prevention: regular breast cancer screens, regular exercise, and breast feeding

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