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A change in the DNA, or the genetic code of a cell
e.g. cystic fibrosis (CF),diabetes |
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| the cells that produce insulin have either stopped producing it or produce insulin that doesn’t work. |
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| a disease in which cells divide very rapidly and uncontrollably. |
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| masses of cells that grow but stay in one place and usually do not interfere with the normal functioning of the surrounding tissue or organ |
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| invade the surrounding tissues and interfere with the normal functions of the tissues and organs. |
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| The spread of cancer cells away from their original location |
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Any substance that can cause cancer
asbestos, certain pesticides, X-rays, some viruses, and many of the chemicals found in tobacco. |
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| Surgery, Radiation, Chemotherapy |
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| can remove tumours before the cells metastasize |
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| can be used to kill cancer cells by disrupting cell division in the rapidly dividing cancer cells. |
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| involves using drugs to stop the cancer cells from dividing. |
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radiation burns, hair loss, nausea, and vomiting.
chemotherapy and radiation also kill some fast-growing healthy cells. |
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