Cancer
The rapid and uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells
What is cancer?
An abnormal immune reaction to an ordinarily harmless substance
What is an allergy?
A chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks insulin cells, resulting in glucose build up in the blood
What is Type 1 Diabetes?
Any condition that weakens the heart or blood vessels or interfere with the way they perform
What is heart disease?
Diseases that are not transmitted from one person to another
What are non-communicable diseases?
A dangerous form of cancer that metastasizes and spreads
What is malignant?
Airborne, foods, insect stings, medication, and latex
What are the five causes of allergies?
A chronic condition where the body resists the effect of insulin due to lifestyle choices
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
When blood flow to a part of a heart is greatly reduced or blocked
What is a heart attack?
Disorders that are present at birth
What are congenital diseases?
Not using tobacco, eating fruits and vegetables, and avoid using tanning beds.
What are three prevention methods for cancer?
Avoiding the allergy, taking medication, and getting injections
What is allergy prevention?
Genetics, family history, race/ethnicity, and environmental factors
What are Type 1 risk factors?
Age, gender, family history, stress, smoking, unhealthy diet, and lack of exercise
What are heart attack risk factors?
Diseases that are present either continuously or on and off
What are chronic diseases?
Surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy
What are the three types of cancer treatment?
A respiratory disorder that is caused by narrowing or obstruction of airways
What is asthma?
Family members, high fat/sugar diet over a period of years, physical inactivity, high consumption of alcohol, and obesity
What are Type 2 risk factors?
Pressure/squeezing in the chest, pain in arm/neck, chest discomfort, and shortness of breath
What are heart attack symptoms?
Behaviors/habits that help determine a person's level of health
What are lifestyle choices?
Using x-rays and protons to kill cancer cells limited to a single area
What is radiation therapy?
Avoiding triggers, using air filters, dusting fans, using an inhaler, exercising regularly, and reducing stress
What is asthma attack prevention?
A temporary type of hyperglycemia that develops during pregnancy and happens when hormones become insulin resistant
What is gestational diabetes?
Making healthy lifestyle choices now to reduce the risk of heart disease/heart attack later
What is heart attack/heart disease prevention?
Diseases that cause further breakdown in body cells, tissues, and organs as they progress
What are degenerative diseases?