Uncontrolled and abnormal cell growth is called as cancer. Group or lump of cancerous cells is called as malignant tumor. Cancer can occur in various organs like lungs,mouth,tongue,stomach,breast,uterus,skin,and tissues like blood. Cancer is non-infectious diseases, which diseases arise in human body itself due to certain reasons.
Reasons:-
- Consumption of tobacco,gutkha,smoking
- alcoholism.
- Lack of fiber content (fruits and leafy vegetable) in food.
- Excessive consumption of junk food (pizza,burger etc).
Symptoms:-
- Chronic cough,hoarse voice,difficulty in swallowing.
- Incurable scar and inflammation.
- Lumps in breast.
- Unexplained weight-loss.
Modern diagnostics and treatment of cancer:- various techniques like CT scan,MRI scan, mammography,biopsy are used in diagnosis of cancer. In case of treatment, along with conventional methods like chemotherapy,radiation,therapy and surgery,modern techniques like robotic and laparoscopic surgery are also followed.
Always remember:-controlled diet help to prevent some types of cancers. Physical exercise along with modern treatment is more beneficial to cure the cancer. Avoid addiction like tobacco chewing,smoking,etc.
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