Cancer research mind map

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Intro to cancer research

In general what is cancer?

Response: Cancer is a condition where cells multiply. But this multiplying is continuous and not normal. The cells divide and grow out of control. Cite sources:https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=85&contentid=P00576

What type of cancer are you researching?

How do cells divide?

Explain: what is meiosis

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Explain: what is mitosis

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Explain: what is the cell cycle?

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response: melanoma

Statistics:

Is this type of cancer in creasing or decreasing? Melanoma is a dangerous type of skin cancer that can spread to other parts of the body if not caught early. Melanoma can be caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun or sources such as tanning beds and sun lamps. Cite sources: https://cancer.org/latest-news/melanoma-skin-cancer-rates-are-on-the-rise.html

How many people die from this cancer, annually? About 9,320 people are expected to die of melanoma Cite sources: https://cancer.org/cancer/melanoma-skin-cancer/about/key-statistics.html

How many people per year get this cancer in Hawaii? Each year, approximately 6,700 Hawai'i residents are diagnosed with invasive cancer. In the world? About 91,270 new melanomas will be diagnosed. Cite sources: https://cancer.org/cancer/melanoma-skin-cancer/about/key-statistics.html

How old are people when they can get this type of cancer? The average age of people when it is diagnosed is 63. But melanoma is not uncommon even among those younger than 30. In fact, it's one of the most common cancers in young adults (especially young women). Cite sources: https://cancer.org/cancer/melanoma-skin-cancer/about/key-statistics.html

Who is more likely to get this type of cancer? Melanoma is more likely to occur in older people, but it is also found in younger people. In fact, melanoma is one of the most common cancers in people younger than 30 (especially younger women). Melanoma that runs in families may occur at a younger age. Cite sources:https://cancer.org/cancer/melanoma-skin-cancer/causes-risks.../risk-factors.html

What are the symptoms?

Response: They most often develop in areas that have had exposure to the sun, such as your back, legs, arms and face. Cite sources: https://kcms-prod-mcorg.mayo.edu/diseases-conditions/melanoma/symptoms-causes/syc-20374884

What part of the body does it affect?

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Response: Melanoma begins on the skin where it is easy to see and treat. However, it can grow into the skin, reaching the blood vessels and lymphatics, and can spread within the body to various organs when it can be fatal. Cite source: crc.rockefeller.edu/resource/melanoma.php