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Some countries have more cancer cases and some have less, some have one type of cancer, some have another. There are various types of cancers, each with its own special properties, the race it effects, the age, the sex and the different part of the body.
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Cancer Michael Najdovski 2107931E RMIT University Department of Applied Biotechnology & Environmental Biology ONPS 1031 Molecular Biology Contents Abstract 3 Introduction 3 Properties of Cancer 3 Diagnosis 4 Treatment 4 Prevention 6 Summary 6 References 7 Abstract Cancer is a major contributor to deaths around the world. Some countries have more cancer cases and some have less, some have one type of cancer, some have another. There are various types of cancers, each with its own special properties, the race it effects, the age, the sex and the different part of the body. Introduction Cancer is a progressive disease and as such it will be fatal if it is not treated effectively. Cancer (in most cases) arises from a single cell. All cancer cells have mutations or changes affecting one or more oncogenes in the cells. These mutations or changes are usually caused by a foreign source such as cigarette smoke or sunlight. Because of these mutations some genes may not function properly. Normal cells replicate and eventually die so space is preserved and...
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