Cancer is
a class of diseases characterized by an uncontrolled growth of cells in the
human body. There are many different types of cancers, and cancer may affect
people of all ages. Compose a research paper that investigates and reports on
the biological and environmental aspects of cancer. Use library resources and
the Internet to conduct your research. Your paper should address, but not be
limited to, the following questions and concepts:
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Discuss
the structure of cancer at the cellular level.
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What
happens to the cells that can trigger cancer to develop?
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How
does cancer spread?
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What
are some common cancer risk factors and what types of cancer could they lead
to? Include three or more.
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Why
are cancer-causing factors in lifestyle or the environment difficult to
identify?
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How
can people protect themselves from exposure to known risk factors?
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Research
and report on current findings related to the benefits of exercise as a
treatment for cancer.
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Discuss
new innovations in technology that are currently being tried in an effort to
treat and prevent cancer.