Cancer is one of the biggest killers around the world. In America
alone, 25% of all deaths are related to cancer.
Many people think of cancer as a single problem but in fact, it is a
number of problems spread throughout the body. Generally speaking, if
cancer is caught in the early stages of development, it can be treated
and cured.
Although there are several different types of cancer, the most common
ones are Lung, Prostate, Breast, Testicular, Skin and Colon cancers.
Genes control the multiplication and growth of cells. If these genes
are defective in the first place, then the cells will not be able to
grow or divide properly. As a result of this abnormality, cancerous
cells are born.
There are a number of factors which cause cancer. Factors which are
controllable by humans are smoking, toxic elements and radiation.
These can be controlled to some degree and therefore it would be wise
to avoid them by changing lifestyle habits. However, there are certain
elements which are outside our control.
These include mutation and inherited DNA.
As a result of studies conducted by the American Cancer Society, more
than 180,000 people have died as a direct result of smoking. Another
200,000 people have died due to lack of changing lifestyle habits.
Obesity, laziness and malnutrition can have an effect on the growth of
cancer. Needless to say, cancer has risen by more than 50% since
1995.
Let's take a look at some of these cancer causes in more detail.
Smoking: The most prevalent and easily avoidable type of cancer is the
one caused by the use of tobacco. This includes the use of cigarettes,
cigars and pipes. Even though
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