Risk Factors for Cancer

Smoking: Linked to lung, mouth, and stomach cancers.

Obesity: A risk factor for many common cancers (e.g. bowel).

UV exposure: Increases the risk of skin cancer (melanoma).

Question 1

What is cancer?

Accepted Answer

A condition where cells divide in an uncontrolled way

Answer

A disease caused only by viruses

Answer

A condition where blood stops clotting

Answer

A disease that only affects the lungs

Question 2

What is cancer?

Accepted Answer

A condition where cells divide in an uncontrolled way

Answer

A disease caused only by viruses

Answer

A condition where blood stops clotting

Answer

A disease that only affects the lungs

Question 3

Which statement correctly compares benign and malignant tumours?

Accepted Answer

Benign tumours are contained, whereas malignant tumours can invade and spread

Answer

Benign tumours spread in the blood but malignant tumours do not

Answer

Both always remain in one place

Answer

Both are harmless

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