Cancer

Learn about cancer biology, cell division, and types of cancer.

Learn Science at Scitable Use this link as well as your notes to help you answer the following questions! Cell Division and Cancer Matching Terms Match the term with it's definition. Tumor Abnormal growth of tissue Benign A growth that does not invade surrounding tissue Malignant A growth that possesses the ability to invade adjacent tissues and spread Metastasis The spread of cancer from its primary site to other places in the body through the bloodstream Carcinogen Substances that cause cancer. Cancer cells spend a small amount of time in interphase and more time in mitosis.The over stimulation of an growth-promoting gene in cells or an Inactivation of tumor-suppressor genes. Basics of Cancer Use this link to help you match the following types of cancer with the correct descriptions. Types of Cancer Types of Cancer Matching Match each type of cancer with the correct description. Carcinoma Cancer of tissues that cover the body surfaces and linings of the body organs e.g. - lung or skin Sarcoma Cancers that form in the middle or connective tissues e.g. – cartilage, fat, muscle, or bone Lymphoma Develop and metastasize in the lymph system Melanoma Cancers that arise in cells that make pigment in the skin Leukemia Cancer that affects blood cells American Cancer Society Use this link to answer the question below! What Causes Cancer? Choose one common cause of cancer. How does it cause cells to become cancerous? How can people lower their exposure or risk? Types of Cancer Treatment Use this link to help you answer the question below. Types of Cancer Treatment Describe two types of treatments cancer patients can go through.