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Cancer
By: Byron Pritchett
Discovery
Cancer was most likely discovered between
the 15th and 18th centuries. No one knows
exactly because their are many different types
of cancer.
Different types of Cancer
The University of Utah says some of the most
common types of cancer are: Prostate, Breast,
Lung & Bronchus, and Colon/Rectum.
WHAT IS CANCER?
Cancer is when a cell gets mutated and grows
uncontrollably. This can be caused by genetics, inherited
over time or environmental. By definition cancer is an
uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in different parts
of the body. Cancer is also known as Malignant Neoplasm.
Signs of Cancer
There are many different signs of cancer
because it is caused many different reasons
for cancer. Simple signs are: extremely high
fever, rash in unusual places, sore throat, and
fatigue. Cancer Symptoms
Treatment
Some most common treatment for cancer are:
radiation therapy, chemotherapy and surgery
(removal of the tumor). Cancer treatment can
cause many different problems in the long run;
however, it does not mean that it will happen to
everyone who is diagnosed with cancer.
Prevention
● Stop smoking or being around smoke ● Cover skin; protective clothing ● Fruits & Veggies are a must● Limit red meat/ animal fat● Less alcohol consumption ● Exercise more that usual (keep at it)● Know your family history● Get tested!(both for HIV and Cancer
Screening)● More Info.
How to get tested for Cancer?
The main way you get tested for cancer is: Screening.
Screening gives no symptoms but gives doctors a chance
to see what is going on.
Neolife says that people 20 and over should start getting
screened but it is recommended that people over 40
should get screened regularly. More Info.
Who Had Cancer?
3. Nelson MandelaThis Nobel Peace Prize winner did not just have to battle with the cause of apartheid and imprisonment but also had to deal with microscopic prostate cancer in the year 2001. A 7-week radiation therapy helped him fight cancer.
