Understanding Cancer: Types and Characteristics
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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?

  • Carcinomas
  • Sarcomas (correct)
  • Leukemias
  • Lymphomas

    • 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?

    <p>Fatigue and changes in the skin or eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are routine screenings and doctor’s visits vital for early detection of cancer according to the text?

    <p>Because early cancer may not have any symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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