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  1. Describe the characteristics of cancer cells.
  2. Describe tumor progression.
  3. Define oncogenes and tumor-suppressor genes and know how they contribute to cancer.
  4. Define the terms oncology, carcinomas, sarcomas, leukemias, and lymphomas.
  5. List the common cancers for both males and females.
  6. Understand the role heredity plays in cancer development.
  7. Define mutagen and carcinogen.
  8. Understand the various types of environmental carcinogens and the damage they cause.
  9. Explain what good dietary choices for cancer avoidance are.
  10. Describe the seven warning signals for cancer abbreviated by the acronym CAUTION.
  11. Give examples of routine screening tests, tumor marker tests, and proposed genetic tests to diagnose cancer.
  12. Describe current and possible future approaches to treating cancer.
  13. Understand and use the bold-faced and italicized terms included in this chapter.





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