A disease process that begins when an abnormal cell is transformed by the genetic mutation of the cellular DNA. 

Father of Medicine

The word ____ (Greek for swelling) was used to describe by Galen (130-200 AD) , another Greek physician. 

When it expands rapidly and uncontrollably, a cell becomes ____

An irregular growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled growth of cells is a ___. 

Cells are not cancerous and won't spread. 

Cells are cancerous and can spread to other tissues and organs. 

Originates in the skin or the tissues that cover the surface of internal organs and glands. They could form solid tumors.

- Prostate Cancer

- Breast Cancer 

- Lung Cancer 

Starts in the tissues that support and connect the body. It can develop in fat, muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, blood vessels. lymph vessels, cartilage, or bones.  

- Osteosarcoma

- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

Cancer of the body's blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system. 

A cancer of the lymphatic system, which is part of the body's germ-fighting network. The lymphatic system includes the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus gland, and bone marrow. 

A type of bone marrow cancer. This type of cancer may affect several areas of the body such as the spine, skull, pelvis, and ribs. 

- Solitary Plasmacytoma

- Extramedullary Plasmasytoma

Cancer Risk Factors: Age

Cancer Risk Factors: Gender

Cancer Risk Factors: Genetics

Cancer Risk Factors: Lifestyle

Cancer Risk Factors: Viruses or Bacteria

Smoking, exposure to solar radiation, alcoholic beverages, and processed meat. 

Emissions from high temp, frying, steroids, exposures working in hairdressing, red meat. 

Tea, static magnetic fields, polyethene, fluorescent lighting