Explore the complexities of cancer biology and treatment in this 14-minute educational video from the Institute of Human Anatomy. Gain deep insights into cancer's origins, examining how it develops from genetic mutations and the body's natural defense mechanisms against it. Through the use of cadaver demonstrations, learn to distinguish between benign and malignant tumors, understand the process of metastasis, and discover how various factors like carcinogens, viruses, and genetic predispositions contribute to cancer development. Master key concepts about oncogenes, proto-oncogenes, and anti-oncogenes while exploring real-life cases that illustrate how cancer spreads and affects survival rates. Delve into the cellular battle between cancerous and healthy cells, and grasp why treating cancer presents such a significant medical challenge.
Why Cancer Is So Hard to Kill - Understanding Cancer Development, Spread, and Treatment
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Overview
Syllabus
- Intro: Why Is Cancer So Hard to Kill?
- What Is Cancer and How Does It Begin?
- Understanding Oncogenes, Proto-Oncogenes, and Anti-Oncogenes
- The Body’s Anti-Cancer Army: How Your Body Fights Cancer
- What Causes Gene Mutations Leading to Cancer?
- How Environmental Factors Increase Cancer Risk
- Carcinogens: What Are They and How Do They Work?
- Can Physical Irritants Lead to Cancer?
- The Role of Viruses in Cancer Development
- How Genetics Influence Cancer Risk
- Why Is Cancer So Dangerous?
- What Are Benign Tumors?
- Malignant Tumors: Why They’re Life-Threatening
- Metastasis Explained: How Cancer Spreads
- Real-Life Cases: How Cadavers in the Lab Died from Cancer
- How Cancer Spread Affects Survival
- Cancer Cells vs. Normal Cells: The Battle Inside the Body
- Final Thoughts on Cancer Cells and Treatment
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Institute of Human Anatomy
