1. Tumors  Benign (noncancerous) they do not spread.  Malignant(cancerous) They may spread throughout the body Skin cancer is the most common type!

2. CAUSES  Inherited  Exposure to cancer causing substances ◦ Sun ◦ Tobacco

3. TREATMENT  Surgery (to remove tumors and repair damaged organs)  Radiation(used to destroy cancer cells)  Chemotherapy (destroys cancer cells with powerful drugs)

4. TYPES  Type 1(the body does not produce insulin)  Type2 (prevents the body from using insulin effectively)  Being overweight or inactive can contribute to type 2

5. CAUSE  Problems with insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas that normally moves sugars into cells.  Can not be cured  Can be controlled

6. TREATMENTS  Regular check of blood sugar level  Regulating food choices  Controlling weight  Oral medication  Insulin injections