y familiar about this killer disease, Cancer. But, even though we know about it, most of the people ignore this disease and it's symptoms. Cancer is one of the most deadliest disease around the whole world. There's a fact that Cancer alone is responsible for the 13% of all human deaths. Still we ignore the most fearsome disease, Cancer.Well, we know Cancer is a dangerous disease but what exactly Cancer is??? Let's know about it. Cancer, in medical term known as "malignant neoplasm" is a disease in which there is some uncontrolled growth of some group of cell beyond normal limits. Sometimes these infected cancer cells destroys the other adjacent tissues too and even spread to other location in the body through blood or lymph. The part of medicine concerned with the study , diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer is ONCOLOGY. Most of us might say tumor is also a cancer but let me tell you, most cancer forms tumors but the above three properties of cancer makes it quite different from Benign tumors. ( Benign tumors are self-estimated, don't destroys other adjacent cells and don't spread.) Though most Cancer forms tumors but Leukemia do not.
According to a survey done the seven most deadliest forms of cancer are:-1. Skin Cancer
3. Pancreatic Cancer
4. Child Leukemia ( a type of cancer)
5. Lymphoma
6. Lungs cancer
7. Breast Cancer
Cancer affects all kinds of people at all ages. There is also the risk for most types of cancer occurring with the increment in age. Cancer differ widely in their causes and biology as cancer is a diverse class of disease. Any organism, even plants may get cancer. Nearly all known cancers arise gradually as errors build up in the Cancer ce
ll and it's progeny.
Roughly, Cancer symptoms are divided into three groups:-
1. Local symptoms
This includes unusual lumps swelling(tumor), Jaundice (yellowing of eyes and skin), bleeding, pain and ulceration.
2. Symptoms of spreading
Pain in bone, fracture of affected bones, lymph nodes, cough and hemotysis, enlarged liver and neurological symptoms
3. Systematic symptoms
Weight loss, poor appetite, fatigue, excessive night sweats, anemia, thrombosis or hormonal change due ta active cancer
Well, these are some common symptoms of cancer. Now we knew about some of the symptoms of cancer, let be aware of some causes of cancer.
* Chemicals or Carcinogen is one cause of cancer. Apparently, tobacco smoking is associated with many forms of cancer and it is said that 90% of lungs cancer is caused by only tobacco smoking. Alcohol is an example of a chemical carcinogen which promote cancer through stimulating the rate of cell division. After a long research of decades, repo
rts has shown that there is a very close connection in between use of tobacco and cancer in lung, larynx, neck, bladder, stomach, kidney, head, pancreas and esophagus.
* Ionizing Radiation sources of ionizing radiation such as Radon gas is also a cause of Cancer. Melanoma and other skin malignancies are the results of prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
* Infection Some Cancers are caused by infection of Viruses. Viruses are responsible for 20% of human Cancers worldwide.
ll and it's progeny.Roughly, Cancer symptoms are divided into three groups:-
1. Local symptoms
This includes unusual lumps swelling(tumor), Jaundice (yellowing of eyes and skin), bleeding, pain and ulceration.
2. Symptoms of spreading
Pain in bone, fracture of affected bones, lymph nodes, cough and hemotysis, enlarged liver and neurological symptoms
3. Systematic symptoms
Weight loss, poor appetite, fatigue, excessive night sweats, anemia, thrombosis or hormonal change due ta active cancer
Well, these are some common symptoms of cancer. Now we knew about some of the symptoms of cancer, let be aware of some causes of cancer.
* Chemicals or Carcinogen is one cause of cancer. Apparently, tobacco smoking is associated with many forms of cancer and it is said that 90% of lungs cancer is caused by only tobacco smoking. Alcohol is an example of a chemical carcinogen which promote cancer through stimulating the rate of cell division. After a long research of decades, repo
rts has shown that there is a very close connection in between use of tobacco and cancer in lung, larynx, neck, bladder, stomach, kidney, head, pancreas and esophagus.* Ionizing Radiation sources of ionizing radiation such as Radon gas is also a cause of Cancer. Melanoma and other skin malignancies are the results of prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
1 Human papillomavirus cause cervical carcinoma
2 human polyomavirus cause brain tumor and mesothelioma
3 Human T-call leukemia Virus-1 cause T-cell leukemia
4 Helicobactor pylon cause Gastric Carcinoma
5 Hepatitis B & C viruses cause Hepatocellular Carcinoma
6 Epstein-Bar Virus cause Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma and B-cell lymphoproliferatine disease
7 Kaposi's sarcoma herpevirus cause Kaposi's Sarcoma andprimary effusion lymphomas
One cause of Cancer is Heredity also.Errors in DNA replication and genes transferred from parents to offspring ma
y cause other cancer-promoting genetic abnormalities and hence present in all cells of offspring from the very birth. The complex interaction between carcinogens and the host's genome affects the heritability.
2 human polyomavirus cause brain tumor and mesothelioma
3 Human T-call leukemia Virus-1 cause T-cell leukemia
4 Helicobactor pylon cause Gastric Carcinoma
5 Hepatitis B & C viruses cause Hepatocellular Carcinoma
6 Epstein-Bar Virus cause Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma and B-cell lymphoproliferatine disease
7 Kaposi's sarcoma herpevirus cause Kaposi's Sarcoma andprimary effusion lymphomas
One cause of Cancer is Heredity also.Errors in DNA replication and genes transferred from parents to offspring ma
y cause other cancer-promoting genetic abnormalities and hence present in all cells of offspring from the very birth. The complex interaction between carcinogens and the host's genome affects the heritability.Active measures to decrease the incidence of cancer is known as Cancer prevention. Fact shows that more than 30% of cancer can be prevented by avoiding tobacco, overweight or obesity, physical inactivity, sexually transmitted infection, air pollution, alcohol and risky behaviors. We also can avoid Cancer by having a lifestyle or diet that modifies cancer-causing factors by avoiding carcinogens or altering the metabolism. well, let's know about how we can avoid Cancer.
# eat healthy food with variety
Improper diets and unhealthy feeding results the risk of developing Cancer. Good diet practices helps a lot in prevention of cancer. If not, we can suffer from Gastric Cancer which is very much common in Japan, Colon Cancer, more common in United States. Reports has shown that decrement in consumption of meat has resulted the decreased risk of colon cancer. Also, there is a link between consumption of grilled meat and increase in risk of stomac
h cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer and pancreatic cancer. So; a healthy eating habits helps a lot on preventing cancer.
# stop being inactive & have a healthy weight
If you exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight, you can prevent Cancer. If you have overweight and you stay inactive, you are increasing your chances of risk of cancer of the breast, colon, esophagus, kidney, stomach and uterus. Exercising and being physically active helps a lot in avoiding obesity by controlling your weight and also lower the risk of breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer and uterus cancer. For good health, try to be physically active at least 30 min or more on most day of the week.
# Say no to tobacco
Well, we h
ave already known in causes of cancer, hoe a tobacco is major responsible for many cancer diseases. Rejecting tobacco or deciding not to use tobacco anymore is one big step to prevent cancer and saving yourself. It is an important part of cancer prevention.
# Protect yourself from Sun
We know that the harmful radiation of sun and its rays are major responsible for skin cancer. Skin cancer is most common as well as preventable too. Most skin cancer occur on body parts which aren't properly covered like face, hands, forearms and ears. It's not difficult to cure skin cancer if detected early. But there's a wise saying, cure is better than ignore, prevention is better than cure. So, stop being outside too much at radiation hours that is approximately between 10 AM to 04 PM. Also, if you go outside, minimize your sun exposure. Wear light-colored, loose fitting clothes and sun screen cream to protect yourself from harmful sun radiation.
# don't get involved in risky behaviors
Avoid risky behaviors which can lead to infections that may increase the risk of chance for you. We know that cancer can be caused by virus. Risky behaviors like unhealthy sex or sharing of contaminated needles can transmit viruses into you. So, reduce your risk of canc
er by avoiding such risky habits. Have a healthy sex, use a condom and limit the number of partners. Also, never share needles.
# get vaccination
Viruses are major responsible for 20% of human cancers worldwide. If we prevent viruses, then in one way we are preventing cancer too. In order to prevent virus, get immunized with different kinds of vaccines against virus. This will ultimately help you in preventing Cancer.
Now, we have known a lot of things about cancer. It's symptoms, causes and preventive measures. Knowing all these we can easily fight back cancer. Don't ignore cancer. If you see it's symptoms, visit to hospital for early check up before it's too late.
# eat healthy food with variety
Improper diets and unhealthy feeding results the risk of developing Cancer. Good diet practices helps a lot in prevention of cancer. If not, we can suffer from Gastric Cancer which is very much common in Japan, Colon Cancer, more common in United States. Reports has shown that decrement in consumption of meat has resulted the decreased risk of colon cancer. Also, there is a link between consumption of grilled meat and increase in risk of stomac
h cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer and pancreatic cancer. So; a healthy eating habits helps a lot on preventing cancer.# stop being inactive & have a healthy weight
If you exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight, you can prevent Cancer. If you have overweight and you stay inactive, you are increasing your chances of risk of cancer of the breast, colon, esophagus, kidney, stomach and uterus. Exercising and being physically active helps a lot in avoiding obesity by controlling your weight and also lower the risk of breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer and uterus cancer. For good health, try to be physically active at least 30 min or more on most day of the week.
# Say no to tobacco
Well, we h
ave already known in causes of cancer, hoe a tobacco is major responsible for many cancer diseases. Rejecting tobacco or deciding not to use tobacco anymore is one big step to prevent cancer and saving yourself. It is an important part of cancer prevention.# Protect yourself from Sun
We know that the harmful radiation of sun and its rays are major responsible for skin cancer. Skin cancer is most common as well as preventable too. Most skin cancer occur on body parts which aren't properly covered like face, hands, forearms and ears. It's not difficult to cure skin cancer if detected early. But there's a wise saying, cure is better than ignore, prevention is better than cure. So, stop being outside too much at radiation hours that is approximately between 10 AM to 04 PM. Also, if you go outside, minimize your sun exposure. Wear light-colored, loose fitting clothes and sun screen cream to protect yourself from harmful sun radiation.
# don't get involved in risky behaviors
Avoid risky behaviors which can lead to infections that may increase the risk of chance for you. We know that cancer can be caused by virus. Risky behaviors like unhealthy sex or sharing of contaminated needles can transmit viruses into you. So, reduce your risk of canc
er by avoiding such risky habits. Have a healthy sex, use a condom and limit the number of partners. Also, never share needles.# get vaccination
Viruses are major responsible for 20% of human cancers worldwide. If we prevent viruses, then in one way we are preventing cancer too. In order to prevent virus, get immunized with different kinds of vaccines against virus. This will ultimately help you in preventing Cancer.
Now, we have known a lot of things about cancer. It's symptoms, causes and preventive measures. Knowing all these we can easily fight back cancer. Don't ignore cancer. If you see it's symptoms, visit to hospital for early check up before it's too late.
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