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Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Types, Diagnosis and Treatment – Complete Study Guide 1. Definition Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body. These cells can invade surrounding tissues and metastasize to distant organs through blood or lymphatic system. 2. Important Terms Tumor Any abnormal swelling, lump, or mass in the body. Neoplasm Abnormal proliferation of genetically altered cells. 3. Types of Tumors 1. Benign Tumor Non-cancerous Slow growing Do not invade surrounding tissues Usually removable by surgery Named with suffix –oma Example Fibroma 2. Malignant Tumor Cancerous tumor Rapid uncontrolled growth Invades surrounding tissues Can metastasize Suffix used: Carcinoma Sarcoma Blastoma Example Hepatocarcinoma Mammary carcinoma 4. Types of Cancer 1. Carcinoma Cancer arising from epithelial tissue (skin or organ lining) Examples Lung cancer Colon cancer 2. Sarcoma Cancer of connective tissues Examples Bone Muscle F...

Obesity – Causes, Types, Pathophysiology, Complications and Prevention 1. Introduction Obesity is one of the most common lifestyle disorders in modern society. It occurs when excess body fat accumulates in the body, which can negatively affect health and increase the risk of many diseases. The word Obesity comes from the Latin word “Obesus”, which means fat or stout. Due to sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, and reduced physical activity, the number of obese individuals is increasing rapidly worldwide. 2. Definition of Obesity Obesity is defined as a medical condition in which excessive body fat accumulates to the extent that it impairs health and reduces life expectancy.  One of the most common methods to define obesity is Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI Classification Normal weight: 18.5 – 24.9 Overweight: 25 – 29.9 Obesity: BMI ≥ 30 BMI is calculated by: BMI = Weight (kg) / Height (m²) 3. Difference Between Overweight and Obesity Overweight Overweight refers to increased body ...