Cancer and Disease Prevention

What is cancer?

• The uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells.

• A noncancerous tumor.

• The removal of a small piece of tissue for examination.

What is a benign tumor?

• A noncancerous tumor.

• The spread of cancer from one part of the body to another.

• The removal of a small piece of tissue for examination.

• A period of time when symptoms disappear.

What is metastasis?

• The spread of cancer from one part of the body to another.

• A noncancerous tumor.

• The uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells.

• The removal of a small piece of tissue for examination.

What is a biopsy?

• The removal of a small piece of tissue for examination.

• The spread of cancer from one part of the body to another.

• A noncancerous tumor.

• A period of time when symptoms disappear.

What are lymphomas?

• Cancers of the immune system.

• Cancers of the blood-forming organs.

• Cancers of the glands and body linings.

• Cancers of connective tissue.

What are leukemias?

• Cancers of the blood-forming organs.

• Cancers of the immune system.

• Cancers of the glands and body linings.

• Cancers of connective tissue.

What are carcinomas?

• Cancers of the glands and body linings.

• Cancers of the immune system.

• Cancers of the blood-forming organs.

• Cancers of connective tissue.

What are sarcomas?

• Cancers of connective tissue.

• Cancers of the immune system.

• Cancers of the blood-forming organs.

• Cancers of the glands and body linings.

What can you do to reduce your risk for cancer?

• Practice healthful behaviors.

• Engage in risky behaviors.

• Ignore any signs or symptoms.

• Avoid medical examinations.

What is self-examination?

• Checking your own body for signs of cancer.

• Testing by a doctor for early signs of cancer.

• The removal of a small piece of tissue for examination.

• A period of time when symptoms disappear.