Cancer

Checkpoints (234)

3 check pointsG1 checkpointG2 checkpointMitosis checkpoint

CancerDefinition

Group of cells which displays uncontrolled growth

This growth can destroy surrounding tissue

2 KindsMalignant This is able to move from one place to another; from one organ to a different organ in the body (metastasis)

Benign Do not move Have the capability of going from benign to malignant

TreatmentDrugs – kill fast growing cells

Drugs are chemicals so it is called chemotherapy or “chemo”

Surgery Radiation therapy – high-energy rays are focused on “infected” area

Prevention – mutagens Avoid things that cause cancerUV radiation – sun Chemicals in cigarettes Radiation

X-rays Gamma rays