Health 100 Telecourse
Contemporary Health Issues

UNIT 11

CHAPTER 13 -- Cancer

Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, students should be able to:

List three traits of cancer cells that make them different from normal cells.
Name four factors that can cause mutations in human cells.
Describe at least two important differences between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor.
List risk factors for major cancers including cancers of the skin, breast, prostate, lung, cervix, uterus, ovary, and oral cavity.
Identify the type of cancer that is the leading cause of cancer deaths in America.
Describe lifestyle factors that contribute to the development of cancers.
Identify tests or examinations used to identify major forms of cancer.
List the seven warning signs of cancer.
List three cancer risk factors over which a person has no control.
Identify measures that can reduce one's risk of cancer.

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