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Each part of our body is built of cells just like how a house is built of bricks . Each part has its own kind of cell, so that our lungs are made of lung cells, our kidney from kidney cells and so on. In the normal course the uniform and orderly growth of our cells result in our body growth. Cancer occurs when healthy cells begin to grow out of control. Fact about Cancer Hundreds of thousands of people develop cancer every year. Yet in spite of this, the picture is far from gloomy. Many years ago nearly all cancers were incurable. Today, many cancers can be completely cured if caught at an early stage. Common causes of Cancer ? • Tobacco ( in any form - smoking , chewing, etc.,) • Viruses • Ionising radiation • Genetic factors • Dietary factors, etc., How does Cancer grow? • Initiation - caused by genetic change (mutation), • Promotion to a primary •Progression Angiogenesis and Metastases. Cancer - the challenge One need not completely change their life style to avoid cancer. Small alterations in a way could reduce the chances of developing cancer. Research has shown that over 10 million men could avoid cancer each year by giving up smoking, eating more fruit and vegetables and exercising regularly. Some symptoms of Cancer C - change in bowel habits A - a sore that does not heal U - unusual discharge or bleeding T - thickening or formation of lumps in any part of the body I - indigestion or difficulty in swallowing O - obvious change in mole or wart N - nagging cough or hoarseness in voice. all the above are commonly found simple symptoms, one has to consult a specialist if any of the above symptoms re-occur and persist for a longer period of time. How can we prevent
Cancer? » Abstinence from tobacco » Balanced diet » Personal hygiene » Vaccines
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