Cancer (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards

Disorders where cells lose control of mitosis rate

Benign and malignant

Tumour that doesn't spread or invade other tissues

Tumour that spreads to other tissues (metastasis)

Spread of cancer cells to other tissues

Can divide indefinitely

Any change to the structure of DNA

Normal genes are mutated to form cancer-causing cells

Substance that causes cancer

Damage DNA in genes, causing mutations

Genes that, if mutated, can lead to cancer

Cigarette smoke, asbestos, UV radiation, X-rays