Every year and at the same date, the 4th February they are the World Cancer Day. I choose to speak about this topic because I want to sensibilise you of « What is the cancer ? », I think it’s an important topic that we underestimate, persons can be attempt to cancer without knowing it because it exists a lot of different type of cancer, often associated at a common disease if we don't consult a specialist.
I choose this subject because my big sister had cancer, fortunately, it was detected on time to be cured.
I choose this subject because my big sister had cancer, fortunately, it was detected on time to be cured.
Let me explain you first, what is the cancer ?
The cancer results when cellular changes cause the uncontrolled growth and division of cells. Certain forms of cancer result in visible cells growths called tumours, while others, such as leukemia, do not.
The role of the body's cells have specific functions and fixed lifespans, they provide structure for the body, take in nutrients from food, convert those nutrients into energy, and carry out specialized functions. While it may sound like a bad thing, cell death is part of a natural and beneficial phenomenon called apoptosis, this allows to replace it with a newer cell that functions better.
Cancerous cells lack the components that instruct them to stop dividing and to die, they may appear in one area, then spread via the lymph nodes.
The cancer results when cellular changes cause the uncontrolled growth and division of cells. Certain forms of cancer result in visible cells growths called tumours, while others, such as leukemia, do not.
The role of the body's cells have specific functions and fixed lifespans, they provide structure for the body, take in nutrients from food, convert those nutrients into energy, and carry out specialized functions. While it may sound like a bad thing, cell death is part of a natural and beneficial phenomenon called apoptosis, this allows to replace it with a newer cell that functions better.
Cancerous cells lack the components that instruct them to stop dividing and to die, they may appear in one area, then spread via the lymph nodes.
The cancer of my sister was translated by:
- An abnormal and intense tiredness
- Itches
- Lower energy
- A significant loss of appetite.
- Unexplained weight loss.
- A persistent cough
After multiples visit the doctor, and specialist at the hospital, the verdict fall: cancer of the lymph nodes, in my country (France) it’s the sixth most frequent cancer, 11000 are touched and 5000 dies.
This was cured by chemotherapy (by pills and/or injection) who consist to kill the bad cells attempt by cancer, sadly, the chemotherapy touch as well the good cells, what it adds a secondary effect (loss of hairs, heavy tiredness…) often difficult to support.
This was cured by chemotherapy (by pills and/or injection) who consist to kill the bad cells attempt by cancer, sadly, the chemotherapy touch as well the good cells, what it adds a secondary effect (loss of hairs, heavy tiredness…) often difficult to support.
It exists a lot of cancer, there is some deadly that we can cure with a simple gesture and good and healthy habits
Lung cancer:
Lung cancer starts in the mid-fifties or sixties. Smoking is responsible for 80% to 90% of lung cancer cases. It’s the most deadly cancer.
Causes:
Lung cancer starts in the mid-fifties or sixties. Smoking is responsible for 80% to 90% of lung cancer cases. It’s the most deadly cancer.
Causes:
- Smoking.
- Exposure to second-hand smoke.
- Exposure to carcinogenic particles in the air, such as those from asbestos, arsenic, radon or air pollutants (carbon monoxide, ozone, etc.).
Breast cancer
Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among women around the world.
One in 9 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime and 1 in 27 women will die from it.
Most often, breast cancer occurs after 50 years. The 5-year survival rate after diagnosis ranges from 80% to 90%, depending on the age and type of cancer.
In recent decades, the mortality rate has declined, thanks to advances in screening, diagnosis and treatment.
This cancer can also affect men, they represent 1% of people with cancer.
Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among women around the world.
One in 9 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime and 1 in 27 women will die from it.
Most often, breast cancer occurs after 50 years. The 5-year survival rate after diagnosis ranges from 80% to 90%, depending on the age and type of cancer.
In recent decades, the mortality rate has declined, thanks to advances in screening, diagnosis and treatment.
This cancer can also affect men, they represent 1% of people with cancer.
If you want to be more informed about the subject, I recommend you to visit the official website of the World Cancer Day to be aware: https://www.worldcancerday.org/
Written by Jordy Forget
Sources : https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323648.php
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