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

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

 1950s: consumerism and economic boom  Competition with foreign nations  1970s: Nixon signs the National Cancer Act of 1971  1:45

 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

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

2012 data

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 data