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Fast Facts About Cancer:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u00b0 Cancer results from the overproduction and malfunction of the body’s own cells
\u00b0 It is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells anywhere in a body
\u00b0 These abnormal cells are termed cancer cells, malignant cells, or tumour cells
\u00b0 These cells can infiltrate normal body tissues causing many symptoms
\u00b0 Cancer cells can be identified by the name of the tissue that the abnormal cells originated from (e.g., breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer)
\u00b0 Other animals and living organisms can also develop cancer

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Burden of Cancer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u00b0 Globally, cancer burden rose to 18.1 million new cases in 2018
\u00b0 Cancer death also increased to 9.6 million 2018
\u00b0 One in 5 men and 1 in 6 women worldwide develop cancer during their lifetime
\u00b0 One in 8 men and 1 in 11 women die from it
\u00b0 Worldwide, the total number of people who are alive within
\u00b0 Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide
\u00b0 Globally about 1 in 6 deaths is due to cancer
\u00b0 Approximately 70% of deaths from cancer occur in low- and middle-income countries
\u00b0 About 1\/3rd of deaths from cancer are due to the 5 leading behavioral and dietary risks: high BMI, low fruit and vegetable intake, lack of physical activity, tobacco use, and alcohol use
\u00b0 Tobacco use is the most important risk factor for cancer and is responsible for approximately 22% of cancer deaths

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Causes of Cancer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u00b0 Chemical or toxic compound exposures: Benzene, asbestos, nickel, cadmium, vinyl chloride, benzidine, N-nitrosamines, tobacco or cigarette smoke), asbestos, and aflatoxins
\u00b0 Ionizing radiation: Uranium, radon, ultraviolet rays from sunlight, radiation from alpha, beta, gamma, and X-ray-emitting sources
\u00b0 Pathogens: Human papillomavirus (HPV), EBV or Epstein-Barr virus, hepatitis viruses B and C
\u00b0 Genetics: A number of specific cancers have been linked to human genes and include breast, ovarian, colorectal, prostate, skin and melanoma
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Factors That are Known to Increase the Risk of Cancer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u00b0 Cigarette Smoking and Tobacco Use
\u00b0 Infections
\u00b0 Radiation
\u00b0 Immunosuppressive Medicines After Organ Transplant
\u00b0 Factors That May Affect the Risk of Cancer
\u00b0 Diet
\u00b0 Alcohol
\u00b0 Physical Activity
\u00b0 Obesity
\u00b0 Diabetes
\u00b0 Environmental Risk Factors
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Clinical Features of Cancer – CAUTION<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u00b0 C-Change in bowel or bladder habits
\u00b0 A sore throat that defies treatment
\u00b0 Unusual bleeding or discharge (e.g, nipple secretions or a “sore” that defies healing)
\u00b0 Thickening or lump in the breast, testicles, or other parts of the body
\u00b0 Chronic Indigestion or difficulty swallowing
\u00b0 Obvious change in the size, color, shape, or thickness of a wart or mole
\u00b0 Nagging cough or hoarseness
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Other Clinical Features to look out for include:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u00b0 Unexplained loss of weight or loss of appetite
\u00b0 A new type of pain in the bones or other parts of the body that may worsen steadily, present occasionally, and is unlike previous pains one has had in the past.
\u00b0 Persistent fatigue, nausea, or vomiting
\u00b0 Unexplained low-grade fevers which may be either persistent or not constant
\u00b0 Recurring infections which will not clear with usual treatment

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Treatment for Cancer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the stage and type of cancer, several protocols exists; most of which include but not limited to the following components:
\u00b0 Surgery
\u00b0 Chemotherapy
\u00b0 Radiation therapy
\u00b0 Combination treatments (a combination of two or all three treatments)
\u00b0 Palliative therapy which is a medical care or treatment used to reduce disease symptoms but unable to cure the patient, utilizes the same treatments described previously.
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Complications of Cancer \/Treatment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

1. Fatigue (both due to cancer and its treatments)
2. Anaemia (both)
3. Loss of appetite (both)
4. Insomnia (both)
5. Hair loss (treatments mainly)
6. Nausea (both)
7. Lymphedema (both)
8. Pain (both)
9. Immune system depression (both)
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In conclusion, almost everyone on this earth has been affected directly or indirectly by cancer Concerted efforts are required from all to win the war against this deadly scourge.
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References<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Adams C. Insights from industry
News Medical Life Sciences
Webpage: accessed 28\/01\/2020 American Institute for cancer Research
Global cancer data by country: Exploring which countries have the highest cancer rates
World Health Organisation: International Institute for Cancer Research: Press Release. 18\/09\/2018
World Health Organisation: News Room. Cancer Key Facts
Roser M, Ritchie H. Cancer: Our World in Data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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