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New delhi: Cancer, the name itself is enough to scare you. Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, Today 10 Million New Cases of Cancer are reported every year.

According to its new assessment, one in every 10 people in India can develop cancer in their life and one in 15 people can die of cancer. According to who, some shocking Figures to cancer have also been found in India, which are as follows:-

Every year 16 million cancer cases are reported in India.

In India, 6 types of cancer are more common, which include Lung Cancer, Mouth Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer and Colorecal Cancer.

What is Cancer?

An abnormal and dangerous condition in the body, in which there is abnormal growth of cells, is called cancer. The continuous division of cells in our body is a normal process, over which the body has completed control. But when the body loses control over the cells of a particular organ, they start growing abnormally and take the form of a tumor, this is called cancer. Most Cancers Occur in the form of tumors, but in the case of blood cancer, there is no tumor. Also keep in mind that not every tumor is cancer.

In simple words, cancer is an abnormal condition in the body, in which cells start growing abnormally and a lump of Increased fat is formed, which can be called a tumor. It can occur in any part of the body. Generally, there are two types of tumors in cancer, first benign tumor and second malignant tumor. Malignant Tumor Spreads to Other Parts of the Body While Benign Does Not Spread.

What are the symptoms of cancer?

The symptoms of all cancers vary according to their type and location. But there some some other symptoms that can be seen, such as:-

• Sudden Loss or Gain of Body Weight
• Feeling more tired and weak
• Lumps in the skin
• Change in skin color
• Digestive Problems, Constipation or Diarrhea
• Change in Voice
• Joint and Muscle Pain
• Wounds Taking longer to heal
• Loss of Appetite
• Swelling in lymph nodes

What are the causes of cancer?

There is no knowledge cause behind cancer. But some substances called carcinogens are one of the major causes of cancer, and these facts can increase the chances of getting the cancer. The Major Risk Factors for Cancer are as Follows:-

Eating Tobacco or Smoking Cigarettes-Long-Term Consumption of Tobacco or its products such as cigarets, gutkha or chewing gum etc. Can cause lung or mouth cancer.

Alcohol – Drinking Alcohol for a long time promotes liver cancer. It also increases the risk of cancer in many other parts of the body.

Genes – Genes Are also a Major Cause of Cancer. If someone in the family has a history of cancer, then there is a higher chance of getting this disease.

Viruses – viruses that are responsible for cancer include hepatitis b and c, which are responsible for up to 50 percent of liver cancers. Also, Human Papilloma Virus is Responsible for Cervical Cancer in 99.9 Percent of Cases.

Unhealthy Foods – Unhealthy Foods or Refined Foods, Which have low fiber content, increase the chances of colon cancer.

X-rays-Exposure to radiation due to frequent x-rays also increase the risk of cancer.

How many stages are there in cancer?

Most cases of cancer cause tumors and are divided into four stages based on severity. Which are as follows:-

Stage 0 – In this stage you do not have cancer. But some abnormal cells may be presented in the body, which can sometimes increase the chances of cancer.

Stage 1 – In the first stage, the cancer tumor is small. In this, the cancer cells are spores in only one area.

Stage 2 and 3 – in the second and third stages, the size of the tumor in your body banks and the cancer cells spread to the nearby organs and lymph nodes.

Stage 4 – In the fourth stage, cancer is in its last stage. It is also called metastatic cancer. This stage can prove fatal. In this, cancer has spores to other organs.

What is the treatment of cancer?

Cancer is treated on its type, stage and location. The doctors decides which treatment is right for your cancer. Generally, cancer is treated by surgery, non-surgery, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, chemotherapy and stem cell transplant etc. Cancer treatment is done in the following ways:-

Surgery – in the treatment of cancer, the abnormally growing part of the cells is removed by surgery. This is done by biopsy technique, when the tumor can be easy. If cancer has not spores to other parts then surgery is the best option.

Radiation therapy – this is a non surgical procedure in which radiation therapy has a direct effect on Cancer cells. In this, abnormally growing cells are destroyed with the help of gamma radiation.

Chemotherapy – Chemotherapy is done in Several Stages to Treat Cancer. In this, growing cancer cells are destroyed through special types of drugs.

Immunotherapy – this is a treatment that works by increasing the Amount of Cancer Cells in Your Body.