Cancer
Cancer has a long history. It dates back to the time when dinosaurs lived. This is because there is evidence that dinosaur bones contained cancer cells.
What Is cancer?
Cells usually divide to form new cells. They also grow. This is done at a set limit and speed. In healthy individuals, this process takes place under control. At some point, this loss of control and abnormal cell growth is called cancer.
How to detect cancer early?
Early detection of cancer is very important. Cancer can be completely cured by early detection and treatment.
Chronic cough.
Persistent voice change.
Non-healing wounds.
Skin bumps or changes in the skin (itching ).
Irregular bleeding in the vagina.
Bleeding with urine.
Bleeding with poop.
Anorexia.
Difficulty swallowing food.
chronic fever.
Weight loss in a short period.
It is wrong to think that having one or more of these symptoms is cancer. This is because these symptoms are present in other diseases as well. It is best to seek medical advice.
Diseases that cause cancer
Some diseases later lead to cancer.
Cervical cancer.
Changes in the cervical region can later lead to cancer. The human papillomavirus, which causes genital warts, has been found to cause cervical cancer.
Urinary stones.
The prolonged presence of bladder stones can lead to bladder cancer.
Gastric ulcer
having a long time of gastric ulcers caused by gastritis can lead to gastric cancer.
Cirrhosis.
Patients with cirrhosis are more likely to develop liver cancer.
Also, patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are more likely to develop colon cancer later in life.
HIV and AIDS.
HIV and AIDS patients are more likely to develop cancer later in life. Kaposi's sarcoma and lymphoma are the most common skin cancers in AIDS patients. They often die from such cancers and severe infections.
Obesity.
Obesity and inactivity can lead to breast, ovarian, uterine, colon, thyroid, esophageal, pancreatic, kidney, and gall bladder cancers.
Therefore, maintaining a height-appropriate weight is a very good treatment for many ailments.
Artificial foods.
Nowadays it is increasingly common to get artificial foods and drinks. Eating foods rich in chemicals, such as artificial sweeteners, artificial sweeteners, and preservatives can increase the risk of cancer and other diseases.
Infections.
Some viruses, bacteria, and parasitic infections can increase the risk of cancer. For example, hepatitis A and B can cause liver cancer.
Women without children.
Women who have not had children and who have had their first child after the age of 30 are more likely to develop breast cancer. Also, medications taken to control menopausal symptoms can cause cancer. For example, taking the hormone estrogen can lead to future breast cancer.
Birth control pills.
Prolonged use of birth control pills can lead to ovarian cancer.
Occupation.
People who work with chemicals have a higher risk of developing cancer. Safety measures can prevent this situation.
Ultraviolet rays.
Exposure to harmful rays due to damage to the ozone layer is a problem currently facing. Frequent exposure to ultraviolet rays can lead to skin cancer.
Using technical equipment.
The use of mobile phones has increased in the last two decades. It has not been definitively found that cell phones can cause brain cancer. The matter is still under investigation.
It is advisable to keep small children away from mobile phones as radiation can damage the growing brain cells.
Using a microwave oven is suspected to increase the risk of testicular cancer in men.
Genetic influences.
When a relative has cancer, many fear that it will happen to them. But most cancers do not. Some cancers are caused by genetic factors. Genetic factors play a small role in the development of breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and ovarian cancer. The risk of developing breast cancer genetically is less than 10%.
Also, some genetic factors can cause cancer.
People with genetic diseases have a higher risk of developing cancer. For example, children with Down Syndrome are at higher risk of developing leukemia.
Hormonal effects.
Hormones have been found to cause some cancers. For example, the hormone estrogen has been found to cause uterine cancer.
It has also been found that increased activity of male sex hormones (androgens) can lead to prostate cancer.
Aging.
Aging can lead to cancer. Prostate cancer is caused by aging.
Some medicine use.
Some medicine that belongs to the steroid group has a lower risk of developing cancer. This drug is given for a long time to patients who have undergone organ transplants.
