The Role of the Cell Cycle in Cancer

The Role of the Cell Cycle in Cancer

The Role of the Cell Cycle in Cancer. The control of the cell cycle is instrumental in the prevention, development and treatment of cancer. The purpose of this mini research paper is to further explore the connections between the cell cycle and cancer. Please research and write a 3 page, double spaced report with a minimum of 5 research citations addressing the following questions. Describe a normal cell cycle. What are some causes of cancer? What events in the cell cycle could lead to the development of cancer? How do treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation work, and what effect do they have on the cell cycle? How can an understanding of cell cycle control lead to new treatments for cancer? What steps in the cell cycle may useful in controlling cancer? What environmental and hereditary factors contribute to the development of cancer? How can an understanding of cell cycle control help prevent cancer?