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What are the characteristics of benign tumors?
What are the characteristics of benign tumors?
- Growth into other tissue and non-cancerous
- Start in the lymph nodes and tissues of the body’s immune system
- Non-cancerous and do not grow into other tissue (correct)
- Cancerous and spread to other tissues
In which type of cancer do the cells start in the supporting tissues of the body, such as bone, cartilage, and muscle?
In which type of cancer do the cells start in the supporting tissues of the body, such as bone, cartilage, and muscle?
- Carcinomas
- Sarcomas (correct)
- Leukemias
- Lymphomas
What is a common risk factor for cancer according to the text?
What is a common risk factor for cancer according to the text?
- Regular exercise
- High sugar intake
- Inherited genes (correct)
- Excessive sunlight exposure
What are the general symptoms that someone with cancer may experience according to the text?
What are the general symptoms that someone with cancer may experience according to the text?
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Why are routine screenings and doctor’s visits vital for early detection of cancer according to the text?
Why are routine screenings and doctor’s visits vital for early detection of cancer according to the text?
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