Tammy's mother likely had thyroid cancer. Show Radioiodine scanning may have been used to diagnose her condition. The medication Tammy's mother took post-surgery was likely thyroid hormone replacement. Being female placed Tammy's mother at an increased risk for thyroid cancer. Check Answer Which of the following viruses has been associated with cancer?Epstein-Barr virus, human papilloma virus, hepatitis B virus, and human herpes virus-8 are the four DNA viruses that are capable of causing the development of human cancers. Human T lymphotrophic virus type 1 and hepatitis C viruses are the two RNA viruses that contribute to human cancers.
Which virus has been known to increase the risk of developing cancer?People infected with HIV have increased risks of a number of cancers, especially Kaposi sarcoma, lymphomas (including both non-Hodgkin lymphoma and Hodgkin disease), and cancers of the cervix, anus, lung, liver, and throat.
Is cancer a disease?Cancer is a disease caused when cells divide uncontrollably and spread into surrounding tissues. Cancer is caused by changes to DNA. Most cancer-causing DNA changes occur in sections of DNA called genes. These changes are also called genetic changes.
Which factor should you note is most significant for the development of cancer?Current research suggests that environmental factors such as tobacco, diet, infection, alcohol, drugs, radiation and chemicals are more important than genetic (hereditary) factors in determining development of most cancers. All cancer is triggered by altered genes.
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Which of the following viruses has been associated with cancer? rotavirus hpv measles rhinovirus
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