1. Our body is made up of billions of cells. When the number of some cells grow rapidly, we call the ailment as cancer.
2. As of now, 200 types of cancer have been diagnosed
3. The type of cancer is determined by the cell or the tissue. It is from these cells or tissues that complications develop.
4. The production of cells and their growth is regulated by DNA. With the occurrence of an unwanted alteration or mutation in DNA model, the control on cell weakens and the uncontrolled cells give rise to cancer.
5. The mutant DNA, which gives birth to cancer, can be genetic and can also be a product of polluted environment or chemical. Tobacco alongside ultra-violet radiations and other radiations may lead to mutation in DNA.
6. Cancer common in men are Lung cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, rectum cancer, cancer in stomach and liver.
7. Cancer common in women are breast cancer, colon cancer, rectum cancer, cancer in lungs, stomach, cervical and stomach.
8. The fatalities brought by cancer are increasing annually. Nearly 82 million lives were lost in 2012 due to cancer.
9. WHO says that next two decades will see a 70% rise in total number of patients.
10. Advancement in medical science has brought betterments in diagnosis and cure of cancer. Diagnosis of cancer at early stages can make complete cure possible. Several vaccinations have been developed to cure various manifests of the disease.
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