https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam An educational resource exploring various types of cancer, their characteristics, risk factors, and treatment options en-us 2025-02-07 16:05:05 UTC 2025-02-10 11:56:22 UTC hello@padlet.com schwyhartshelby https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320172495 - Most common in women over 50
- Hereditary in 5-10% of cases (BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes)
- Mutation occurs during G1/S checkpoint of cell cycle
- Treatment options: Surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted drugs
- Prognosis: 90% 5-year survival rate when caught early
- Regular mammograms recommended for early detection]]> 2025-02-07 16:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320172495 schwyhartshelby https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320172498 - Primary risk factor: Smoking (85% of cases)
- More common in people over 65
- Not typically hereditary (though family history increases risk)
- Affects p53 tumor suppressor gene
- Mutation occurs during G2 phase
- Treatment: Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy
- Prognosis varies greatly by stage (15% overall 5-year survival rate)
- Early detection crucial for better outcomes]]> 2025-02-07 16:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320172498 schwyhartshelby https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320172499 - Risk increases with age (typically over 50)
- Higher risk in African Americans
- Can be hereditary (Lynch syndrome)
- Affects APC and p53 genes
- Mutation occurs during S phase
- Treatment: Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation
- Prevention through regular colonoscopy
- 5-year survival rate: 90% if caught early]]> 2025-02-07 16:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320172499 schwyhartshelby https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320172507 - Most common cancer in children
- Slightly more common in males
- Can be hereditary (rare)
- Affects blood cell production genes
- Mutation occurs in bone marrow stem cells
- Treatment: Chemotherapy, stem cell transplant
- Childhood leukemia has 85% cure rate
- Adult prognosis varies by type]]> 2025-02-07 16:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320172507 schwyhartshelby https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320172509 - Two main types: Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's
- More common in young adults and over 55
- Generally not hereditary
- Affects lymphocyte development genes
- Mutation occurs during lymphocyte differentiation
- Treatment: Chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy
- Hodgkin's has 87% 5-year survival rate]]> 2025-02-07 16:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320172509 schwyhartshelby https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320172515 - Affects males only
- Risk increases with age (65+)
- Can be hereditary (5-10% of cases)
- Affects androgen receptor genes
- Mutation occurs during G1 phase
- Treatment: Surgery, radiation, hormone therapy
- Generally slow-growing
- 98% 5-year survival rate if caught early]]> 2025-02-07 16:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320172515 schwyhartshelby https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320172516 - All ages affected
- More common in fair-skinned people
- Can be hereditary (CDKN2A gene)
- Caused by UV damage to DNA
- Mutation occurs during DNA repair
- Treatment: Surgery, immunotherapy, targeted therapy
- 92% 5-year survival rate if caught early
- Prevention through sun protection crucial]]> 2025-02-07 16:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320172516 schwyhartshelby https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320172518 - Affects females only
- Most common over age 60
- Can be hereditary (BRCA1/2 genes)
- Affects DNA repair genes
- Mutation occurs during cell division
- Treatment: Surgery, chemotherapy
- Often diagnosed late due to subtle symptoms
- 47% overall 5-year survival rate]]> 2025-02-07 16:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320172518 schwyhartshelby https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320174146 2025-02-07 16:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320174146 schwyhartshelby https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320174148 2025-02-07 16:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320174148 schwyhartshelby https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320174149 2025-02-07 16:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320174149 schwyhartshelby https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320175837 2025-02-07 16:07:54 UTC https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320175837 schwyhartshelby https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320175842 2025-02-07 16:07:54 UTC https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320175842 schwyhartshelby https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320175846 2025-02-07 16:07:54 UTC https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320175846 schwyhartshelby https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320177421 2025-02-07 16:09:20 UTC https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320177421 schwyhartshelby https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320177422 2025-02-07 16:09:20 UTC https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320177422 schwyhartshelby https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320177424 2025-02-07 16:09:20 UTC https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320177424 schwyhartshelby https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320178130 2025-02-07 16:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320178130 schwyhartshelby https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320178132 2025-02-07 16:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320178132 schwyhartshelby https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320178133 2025-02-07 16:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320178133 schwyhartshelby https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320179917 2025-02-07 16:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320179917 schwyhartshelby https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320180301 2025-02-07 16:11:41 UTC https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320180301 schwyhartshelby https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320180994 2025-02-07 16:12:09 UTC https://padlet.com/craftyweaknessliteracy/x34zmq3tt2cqxqam/wish/3320180994