BIOLOGY

INVESTIGATORY
PROJECT

By:
STUDY OF Sreemalya Chatterjee
CANCER XII-B

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As a student of Class XII, I did this project as a part of my

studies entitled “Study of Cancer”. I owe a deep sense of
gratitude to my biology teacher Mrs. Ushakumari, whose
valuable advice, guidance helped me in doing this project
from conception to completion.
At the same time, I cannot forget to express my gratitude to
our school Principal Mr. Breese Pappachan for extending his
generous, patronage and constant encouragement.
Finally I am thankful to my parents for helping me
economically, and my friends for being a helping hand at
every step of this project.

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S.NO CONTENTS PAGENO

1, WHATISCANCERACTUALLY? 5

2, COMMONTYPESOFCANCER 5

3, SIGNANDSYMPTOMS 6

4, DIFFERENCEBETWEENNORMALCELLAND 7
CANCERCELL

5, HOWDOESCANCERCELLSACTIVATE? 8

6, PREVENTIONSTEPS 9

7, DEVELOPMENTOFCANCER 10

8, MAINCAUSESOFCANCER 11

9, TREATMENTOFCANCER 12

10, BIBLIOGRAPHY 15

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3, Signs and Symptoms
It produces no symptoms at the beginning of cancer, the actual
symptoms starts when there is a mass growth or
People may become anxious or depressed post-diagnosis. The
risk of suicide in people with cancer is approximately double.

Mass effects from lung cancer can block the bronchus resulting
in cough or ; can cause narrowing
of the , making it difficult or painful to swallow; and
may lead to narrowing or blockages in the
Bowel, affecting bowel habits. Masses in breasts or testicles may
produce observable lumps. can cause bleeding that, if
it occurs in the lung, will lead to coughing up blood, in the bowels
to or , in the bladder to blood in the urine
and in the uterus to vaginal bleeding.

These are some local symptoms which can show up the growth
of cancer cells.

Ulcerates: Sore on the skin or a mucous

membrane accompanied by disintegration
of tissue. Results in complete loss of
epidermis.

4, Difference between Normal Cells and Cancer Cells

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 NORMALCELLS
CELL REPRODUCTION
Cell reproduction is needed to
replenish the cell population
that ages or becomes
damaged or destroyed.
Normal cells reproduce
properly.
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CANCERCELLS
These cells may have gene
mutations or chromosome
mutations that affect the
reproductive properties the
cells. They don’t experience
biological aging and maintain
their ability to replicate and
grow.
5, How Does Cancer cells activate?

It is well known that cancer is preceded by damaged DNA.

Because DNA is encoded with the instructions for cell behavior,
damaged DNA can alter cell processes including those that
regulate growth and division. This is supported by the fact that
tissues which have a high cell-division rate, such as bone and
lymph, are the most common sites for cancer.

Some genes, encoded on DNA, act as a switch that can be turned

on or off depending on cell needs. Free radicals have the ability
to break DNA strands which can result in some genes being
permanently switched on, such is the case with cancerous cell
growth. Although it is often taught that the DNA mutations that

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lead to cancer happen at random, research suggests there are
epigenetic triggers that may increase prevalence of DNA damage.

6, Prevention Steps:

DNA is vital for cell function and the body has

mechanisms by which it protects DNA from being
damaged. One of the most important mechanisms is the
one responsible for the production of antioxidants. A
major step in the prevention of DNA damage, and
therefore cancer, would be to optimize antioxidant activity.
Research has suggested that this can be achieved
through the adoption of a diet that incorporates
antioxidant rich foods or extracts.

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Glutathione plays a major role in the antioxidant activities
of the body. Evidence shows that this molecule alone has
the ability to influence cancer risk in a directly correlative
manner. This means that by increasing your body’s supply
of glutathione, you are drastically improving its ability to
control free radicals before they damage cells. There are
several ways in which you can increase your supply of
glutathione.

7, Development of Cancer

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8, Main Causes of Cancer:

+ Tobacco use is the cause of about 33% of cancer deaths.

+ Another 10% is due to obesity, poor diet, lack of physical
activity, excessive drinking of alcohol.
+ Nearly 20% of cancer cause is due to hepatitis B, hepatitis C
and human papillomavirus.
+ Approximately 5-10% of cancer is due to inherited genetic
defect from person’s parents.

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9, Treatment of Cancer:

+ SURGERY

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 + RADIATION THERAPY

+ CHEMOTHERAPY

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 + IMMUNOTHERAPY

THANKYOU!

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BIBLIOGRAPHY
▶www.google.com
▶www.thoughtco.com
▶www.cancer.net
▶www.healthtap.com
▶www.cancerresearchuk.org
▶www.academia.edu
▶www.quora.com

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