Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally . an estimated death of 9.6 millions has been recorded caused by cancer as of 2020. it has cut across community, houses, nations, and strata.
what is cancer?
what are the causes of cancer?
what are the types of cancer?
what are the symptoms of cancer?
can cancer be prevented, or cured?
These are the questions that will be discussed in this article
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Definition Of Cancer
cancer is an abnormal growth of the cells in the body.
it is a disease that develops when cells in the body divides at a faster rate than normal. this abnormal cells grows into a lump or tumor.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF CANCER?
several factors can aid the development of cancer in the body.
smoking, and the use of tobacco products; which is the main cause of;
- lung cancer
- oral cancer
- esophageal cancer
- Exposure to radiations
- An healthy lifestyle(eating high fat or sugared food)
- Exposure to toxic environment
- Not getting enough exercise(especially for those eating high fatty foods)
- Biological carcinogens(such as infections from bacteria, virus or parasite)
WHO CAN HAVE CANCER?
since what makes up our body is cells, anybody is prone to have cancer, irregardless of age, race, gender.
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF CANCER?
- Breast cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Skin cancer
- Blood cancer
- Oral cancer
- Colorected cancer. etc..
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF CANCER?
The possible signs of cancer by themselves is not enough to diagnose the disease, but they can be clues to doctors or an individual, so that treatment can be given as soon as possible.
these symptoms below don't always mean it's actually cancer, but it's important to see the doctor, so that proper actions can be taken.
- Weight loss without trying( often one of the sign that people who have cancer always notice first)
- Pain(headache that last for days and don't get better with treatment)
- Sores that do not heal
- Cough that doesn't go away(usually one sign of the cancer of the lungs)
- Breast changes
- Unusual bleeding. etc...
CAN CANCER BE PREVENTED OR TREATED?
Yes, cancer be prevented or treated
cancer can be prevented by ;
- Not using tobacco
- Eating healthy diet
- Avoiding ultraviolet radiations
- Doing physical activities on a daily basis
- Avoiding or reducing the intake of alcohol. etc..
Can cancer be cured? yes, if it's diagnosed early, through;
- surgery
- radiotherapy
- medications
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