One big difference between osmosis and diffusion is that both solvent and solute particles are free to move in diffusion, but when we talk about osmosis, only the solvent molecules (water molecules) cross the membrane.
Familial Cancer Program. The Familial Cancer Program at Norris Cotton Cancer Center provides counseling for people who may have an increased risk of cancer because of their personal and/or family history. The issues surrounding inherited risk and genetic testing are complicated.
Lung Cancer â¢ Risk factors include smoking and asbestos exposure (asbestos is a risk factor for both lung cancer and mesothelioma)â¢ The presence of a malignant effusion significantly increases lung cancer stage.