| A | B |
|---|
| mutation | first stage of tumor development |
| invasive cancer | malignant |
| metastatic | spreading to other organs |
| genetic damage | cause of cancer |
| result of genetic damage | uncontrolled growth of cell |
| melanoma prevention | cover up during high UV exposure times |
| most effective cancer prevention | lifestyle choices |
| government role in cancer prevention | regulation of exposure to carcinogens - ie smoking in public places |
| heredity | may increase cancer risk |
| difference in normal cells and cancer cells | appearance |
| healthcare workers role in preventions | screenings |
| mortality rate | % of people that die within 5 years of diagnosis |
| survival rate | % of people that have survived after 5 years of diagnosis |
| incidence | how frequently cancer occurs |
| multiple exposures to carcinogens | increase risk of developing cancer |
| old men | most likely to develop cancer |
| fair skin | risk factor for skin cancer |
| opponents to government regulation | concern over loss of individual freedom and autonomy |
| sign of skin cancer | irregular shaped, dark colored mole |
| genes | regulate cell division |
