"Cancer 101: What You Need to Know About Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention"

By Yusuf G Kader

In contrast to benign tumours, which do not spread, cancer is a group of diseases characterized by abnormal cell growth and the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. A lump, abnormal bleeding, a persistent cough, unexplained weight loss, and a change in bowel movements are all possible signs and symptoms. These symptoms may indicate cancer, but they may also be caused by other conditions. Humans are impacted by over 100 types of cancer.

About 22% of cancer deaths are caused by smoking. Obesity, poor diet, inactivity, or excessive alcohol consumption account for another 10%. Certain infections, exposure to ionizing radiation, and pollutants in the environment are additional factors. Infections like Helicobacter pylori, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, the human papillomavirus, the Epstein-Barr virus, and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) account for 15% of cancer cases in developing countries. A cell's genes are altered, at least partially, by these factors. Before cancer develops, numerous genetic changes are typically required. Genetic defects are the cause of between 5 and 10% of cancers. Certain signs and symptoms or screening tests can help find cancer. Following that, medical imaging and a biopsy are typically used to confirm the diagnosis.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Yusuf G Kader
• Release date: Jan 22, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215063576

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Cancer 101: What You Need to Know About Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention

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Table of content

Summary

Local symptoms

Systemic symptoms

Metastasis

Cancer causes

Substances critiques

Cancer and diet and exercise Diet

Infection

Radiation

Syndrome of cancer

Hormones

Autoimmune diseases

Epigenetics of cancer

Metabolism

Keno genic diet

Blastoma

Prevention

Diet

Screening

Guidelines for various types of cancer

Management of cancer and oncology

Ionizing radiation

Palliative care

Laser treatment

Alternative medicine

Cancer survival rates

Cancer's history spans the entirety of human history

Cancer research

Cancer in Pregnancy

Conclusion

Summary

In contrast to benign tumours, which do not spread, cancer is a group of diseases characterized by abnormal cell growth and the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. A lump, abnormal bleeding, a persistent cough, unexplained weight loss, and a change in bowel movements are all possible signs and symptoms. These symptoms may indicate cancer, but they may also be caused by other conditions. Humans are impacted by over 100 types of cancer.

About 22% of cancer deaths are caused by smoking. Obesity, poor diet, inactivity, or excessive alcohol consumption account for another 10%. Certain infections, exposure to ionizing radiation, and pollutants in the environment are additional factors. Infections like Helicobacter pylori, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, the human papillomavirus, the Epstein-Barr virus, and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) account for 15% of cancer cases in developing countries. A cell's genes are altered, at least partially, by these factors. Before cancer develops, numerous genetic changes are typically required. Genetic defects are the cause of between 5 and 10% of cancers. Certain signs and symptoms or screening tests can help find cancer. Following that, medical imaging and a biopsy are typically used to confirm the diagnosis.

Maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding alcohol, eating a lot of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, eating resistant starch, getting vaccinated against certain infectious diseases, avoiding processed meat and red meat, and avoiding direct sunlight can all reduce the risk of developing certain cancers. Screening allows for early detection of cervical and colorectal cancer. There is debate regarding the advantages of breast cancer screening. Radiation therapy, surgery, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy are frequently used to treat cancer. Management of pain and symptoms is an essential component of treatment. In patients with advanced disease, palliative care is especially important. The type of cancer and the extent of the disease