2.  The growth of abnormal cells in the body. Cancerous cells are also called malignant cells.

3.  The American University in Cairo discovered the oldest case of cancer in a mummy that dated back to almost 3000BC

4.  1950s: consumerism and economic boom  Competition with foreign nations  1970s: Nixon signs the National Cancer Act of 1971  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX8d1vOI8l8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX8d1vOI8l8 1:45

5.  Two advancements were made quickly:  Oncogenes: cells that cluster to form tumors  Tumor suppressor genes (anti-oncogene): tries to prevent tumor from forming  Age and habits can heighten a person’s risk for cancer  Tobacco, sunlight, power lines, hormones, family history, eating habits, lack of physical activity, being overweight, promiscuity

6.  “Chemo”  Use of chemical drugs to suppress cancer  Kills both bad cells and some good cells such as follicles (hair cells)

7. 2012 data

8. 1.What 3 types of cancer are most common in American society based on the data? 2. Infer why lung cancer is highest in Texas as opposed to Illinois and New York. 2012 data