cancer

05 Feb, 2022
Department: General Medicine
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Cancer cells inside the human body, start irregularly and indefinitely, and form malignant tumors seen with their ability, destroying and destroying the affected tissue or organ in the transition to tissue and organs quickly, unlike benign tumors and you were promoted in some elections.
Cancer causes:
Carcinogens and chemicals
- Genetic factors
- exposure to radiation
Hormonal imbalance and genetic mutation (1)

Cancer symptoms:
A lump or swelling
The appearance of an abnormal mole
- hoarseness
Abnormal bleeding
- Disruption of the menstrual cycle in women without a cause or abnormal vaginal secretions
Post-menopausal bleeding
sudden weight loss (2)
The most common types of cancer in females:
- breast cancer
- Cervical cancer
- stomach cancer
Colon and rectal cancer
- Lung Cancer


The most common types of cancer in meals:
- Lung Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- stomach cancer
Colon and rectal cancer
- Prostate (3)

Cancer Diagnosis:
Diagnosis by biopsy of the tumor
- Diagnosis by lab
- Diagnostics by materials
- Diagnosis by endoscopy (1)

Risk factors:
- Special sunshine
Active and passive smoking
- Food and healthy foods
- Playing sports
genetic predisposition
Unsafe exposure to polluting materials or radioactivity (1)
Complications:
The spread of cancer cells in the body and their spread to other organs
Patient not responding to treatment or disease recurrence (1)
Therapeutic methods:
Surgical treatment
Radiotherapy
- Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy
- hormonal therapy
Gene Therapy (1)
Ban:
- Quit Smoking.
Maintaining a normal weight and avoiding overweight and obesity
Not being exposed to the sun for long periods of time
A healthy diet rich in fiber and antioxidants
Regular physical activity and exercise
Consultation with a doctor (1)


the reviewer:

1: The Saudi Health website, awareness, educational content (cancer diseases). Accessed 02/03 / 2022. Website link: https://2u.pw/CS8Ey

2: Koo MM, Swann R, McPhail S, Abel GA, Elliss-Brookes L, Rubin GP, ​​Lyratzopoulos G. Cancer symptom presentation and stage of diagnosis: evidence from a population-based cross-sectional study. Lancet Oncol. 2020 January; 21 (1): 73-79. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(19) 30595-9. Epub 2019 Nov 6, PMID: 31704137; PMCID: PMC6941215.

3: Cao W, Chen HD, Yu YW, Li N, Chen WQ. Changing cancer burden profiles worldwide and in China: a secondary analysis of global cancer statistics 2020. Chin Med J (Engl). 2021 Mar 17; 134 (7): 783–791. doi: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000001474. PMID: 33734139; PMCID: PMC8104205.