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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.

References

AQA

Cancer, lung, pages 133, 135, GCSE Biology; Student Book, Collins, AQA
Lung cancer, page 113, GCSE Biology; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA