malignant versus benign 
Benign vs malignant
BENIGN
The tumor has cells that resemble normal cells of the tissue from which it originated.
The tumor grows by expansion and is usually encapsulated.
Does not cause generalized effects
The tumor does not usually reoccur after treatment
Tumor can cause death if location interferes with vital organ function
MALIGNANt
This tumor can grow fast or slow. It is variable and depends on several factors.
This tumor can gain access to the blood and lymphatic channels.
This tumor causes extensive tissue damage
Tumor can produce substances that can mimic hormones or chemicals secreted by other organs.
The phases of Cancer Development
The first phase is initiation
The second phase is promotion
The third phase progression tumor creates its own blood supply and nutrition
The environmental factor that is considered to be the single most lethal carcinogenic? Tobacco smoke causes lung and bladder smoke.
To lower cancer risk add this to your diet? Fruits
Viruses can play a significant role in a client's cancer risks. Think HPV is a viruses that can cause cervical cancer
The leading cause of cancer deaths both men and women? Lung Cancer
The wasted appearance of cancer patient due to rapid weight loss is called Cachexia
Three causes of cachexia
Cancer
Chemotherapy
The cancer grows and has its own blood supply and nutrition sucking the nutrients from the patient