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[[Lung Cancer]] is a [[Non-communicable Disease|non-communicable]] [[disease]] in which [[Cell (Biology)|cells]] in the [[lung]]s [[Reproduction|reproduce]] uncontrollably.
 
[[Lung Cancer]] is a [[Non-communicable Disease|non-communicable]] [[disease]] in which [[Cell (Biology)|cells]] in the [[lung]]s [[Reproduction|reproduce]] uncontrollably.
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===About Lung Cancer===
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: [[Lung Cancer]] is the result of a [[mutation]] when [[Cell (Biology)|cells]] [[Reproduction|Reproduce]] by [[mitosis]]. Some [[mutation]]s cause [[Cell (Biology)|cells]] to [[Reproduction|reproduce]] too quickly producing [[tumour]]s.
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===Risk Factors===
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The chances of getting [[Lung Cancer]] can be increased by risk factors such as [[smoking]] and breathing in a lot of air pollution.

Revision as of 19:29, 6 April 2019

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Lung Cancer is a non-communicable disease in which cells in the lungs reproduce uncontrollably.

About Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer is the result of a mutation when cells Reproduce by mitosis. Some mutations cause cells to reproduce too quickly producing tumours.

Risk Factors

The chances of getting Lung Cancer can be increased by risk factors such as smoking and breathing in a lot of air pollution.