I have always been interested in
cancer. In the past I have spend many hours researching this disease, I find it extremely interesting. Here are
some basic facts that I found after consulting with a representative on ACS hotline
as well as in following her direction to spend some time on cdc.gov and
cancer.org
Dan Barnett
5 trends in cancer
Cancer is one of the most common
causes of death in the developed world.
Genetics:
Some cancers are linked to genetics,
but most are not. Some may think that cancer is more genetically linked due to
multiple members of one family having the disease. This is not always the case.
Cancer is such a common disease that is not uncommon for more than one family
member to become diagnosed. However with this all said, cancer can be genetic.
Tobacco:
Tobacco is one the leading causes of
lung cancer. Second hand smoke can also cause cancer. It is more dangerous for
those exposed to these toxins to inhale the smoke from the end of the cigarette
rather than from the smokes mouth. This is because the toxins coming from the
cigarette are more fine and can cause more damage to the body then those coming
from the smoker. Overall tobacco use is dangerous and those involved are in
high risk of developing cancer.
Diet and Physical Activity:
Our diet and our physical activity
have large effects on how much we are able to prevent cancer. 1/3 of American
cancer deaths are linked to poor diet, poor exercise and obesity. Besides
quitting smoking, managing our exercise and diet are our biggest allies in
preventing cancer. One of the best indicators of knowing if you are at a
healthy weight is to check your body mass index. Other causes of cancer from
our diet include alcohol.
Sun and UV Exposure:
Skin cancer is the most common cancer.
Skin cancer is more common then all other cancers combined. Skin cancer takes
the lives of nearly half of American cancer deaths. Skin cancer is easy to
treat at early notice, but extremely difficult to treat after diagnoses. One
positive of skin cancer is that we have a large choice on how likely we are to
become diagnosed due to how much we do to prevent.
Other Carcinogens:
There are many other ways an
individual can become involved with cancer. Some examples are local pollutions,
some medical treatments, and other potentially harmful substances in our homes
and at our workplaces. Some of these substances are radon, hair dyes and other
products that warn of cancer. Some reasons one may become diagnosed with cancer
is from the cancer treatment itself. So when one is first diagnosed with cancer
their chances of becoming re-diagnosed later on is more likely. Thus our overall
motivation for preventative measures should be increased.
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