To begin, it is
pertinent cancers put into perspective. By
way of definition, a cancer is a malignant tumor or swelling composed of
abnormal cells capable of undergoing uncontrolled proliferation. Many
mistakenly believe that every bump or lump is cancer. Unlike benign tumors, cancer cells
often tend to invade surrounding tissues, and sometimes metastasis (spread out
and break) to distant tissues of the body through the bloodstream or lymphatic
system. Cancers
arise when there is a disruption in the normal process of cell division. Body
cells are constantly undergoing cell division, even in a controlled manner to
replace the aging and dead cells. No
doubt the cancer health problem is enormous. Cancer
is said to kill more people each year than HIV / AIDS, malaria and
tuberculosis. According
to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in 2030, over 21
million new cancer cases were diagnosed with 13 million people who die of
cancer each year. In
addition, the statistics showed that 80,000 Nigerian women die from various
forms of cancer each year from breast cancer on the list.
Smoke
Smoking, asset or liability is involved in the majority of cancers, including lung, nasopharyngeal, esophageal, prostate cancer and to mention a few. Approximately 98% of patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) have a significant history of smoking and, fortunately, smoking cessation was associated with improved patient survival.
Smoking, asset or liability is involved in the majority of cancers, including lung, nasopharyngeal, esophageal, prostate cancer and to mention a few. Approximately 98% of patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) have a significant history of smoking and, fortunately, smoking cessation was associated with improved patient survival.
Obesity
Compared to those of the normal index weight and body mass index (BMI), obese individuals are at increased risk of certain cancers, including pancreatic cancer, colon, kidney, esophagus, breast and cancer endometrial, among others. Higher estrogen levels have been associated with an increased risk of breast and endometrial cancer. Studies have shown that overweight and obesity pose risks 200-400% higher in endometrial cancer than their counterparts with normal BMI.
Compared to those of the normal index weight and body mass index (BMI), obese individuals are at increased risk of certain cancers, including pancreatic cancer, colon, kidney, esophagus, breast and cancer endometrial, among others. Higher estrogen levels have been associated with an increased risk of breast and endometrial cancer. Studies have shown that overweight and obesity pose risks 200-400% higher in endometrial cancer than their counterparts with normal BMI.
HIV / AIDS
Immunocompromised individuals, such as people living with HIV / AIDS are at higher risk of developing certain cancers. Three of these cancers ie, Kaposi's sarcoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, cervical cancer and are designated as AIDS-defining illnesses. For example, an individual infected with HIV has several thousands higher risk of manifesting Kaposi's sarcoma and 70 times higher risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Some other types of cancer that are at risk of anal cancer include Hodgkin's lymphoma, and lung cancer. Because HIV / AIDS weaken the immune system, it is believed that some predisposes for other infections that can cause cancer, such as human papillomavirus (HPV) has been implicated in cervical cancer .
Immunocompromised individuals, such as people living with HIV / AIDS are at higher risk of developing certain cancers. Three of these cancers ie, Kaposi's sarcoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, cervical cancer and are designated as AIDS-defining illnesses. For example, an individual infected with HIV has several thousands higher risk of manifesting Kaposi's sarcoma and 70 times higher risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Some other types of cancer that are at risk of anal cancer include Hodgkin's lymphoma, and lung cancer. Because HIV / AIDS weaken the immune system, it is believed that some predisposes for other infections that can cause cancer, such as human papillomavirus (HPV) has been implicated in cervical cancer .
Excessive alcohol
consumption
Studies have shown that excessive alcohol consumption increases the risk of oral, throat, esophagus and liver cancer. Therefore, if you stop excessive alcohol consumption, the risk of these deadly cancers will be significantly lower.
Studies have shown that excessive alcohol consumption increases the risk of oral, throat, esophagus and liver cancer. Therefore, if you stop excessive alcohol consumption, the risk of these deadly cancers will be significantly lower.
Excessive sun
exposure
People who are exposed to intense sunlight inadvertently increase the risk of skin cancer. Numerous studies have implicated UV radiation (UV) in the skin cancer pathology, including melanoma. Melanin is a natural pigment of the skin which provides significant protection against ultraviolet rays.
People who are exposed to intense sunlight inadvertently increase the risk of skin cancer. Numerous studies have implicated UV radiation (UV) in the skin cancer pathology, including melanoma. Melanin is a natural pigment of the skin which provides significant protection against ultraviolet rays.
Positive family
history
For most cancers, the people who have one or more close relatives (especially first degree relatives) who were diagnosed with these cancers have a significantly higher risk. For example, a family history of breast cancer in a first degree relative is an important risk factor for this cancer. If a mother or sister is affected by breast cancer, the risk of developing the disease is increased four folds.
Increasing ageFor most cancers, the people who have one or more close relatives (especially first degree relatives) who were diagnosed with these cancers have a significantly higher risk. For example, a family history of breast cancer in a first degree relative is an important risk factor for this cancer. If a mother or sister is affected by breast cancer, the risk of developing the disease is increased four folds.
As people increasing age, the risk of developing most types of cancer also tends to increase.
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