What is CANCER? Cancer in the World

Cancer is a word that refers to malignant tumors that appear when cells in an organ or tissue divide and multiply irregularly. In general, cancer is a group of more than 100 diseases caused by the uncontrolled proliferation of cells in various parts of our body.

To define it another way, cancer is the abnormal growth of a cell. They reproduce very quickly, are often shaped differently from other cells, and do not function properly. They can spread throughout the body. Tumors are clumps of cells that generally grow and reproduce uncontrollably.

Cancer is named according to the tissue in which it occurs. The most common types of cancer are lung, breast, prostate, liver, stomach, and colon cancer. The spread of cancer from where it originated to another place is called metastasis.

Tumors are divided into three types: benign, malignant, and precancerous.

Benign tumors are not cancerous and are generally not life-threatening. They grow slowly, but if they grow in a risky area and compress an organ, the situation can be serious.

Malignant tumors grow and spread much faster than benign ones. They can spread to a secondary site and form metastases.

The third type represents abnormal cells that can develop into cancer.

Global Cancer Incidence: Both Sexes

Cancer is a disease that can be treated with today's developing technology. Cancer is treated by "Oncologists" under the name of "Oncology". For more information on this, read our Oncology article here.

What are the Causes of Cancer?

The main factor in the formation of cancer is the congenital or subsequent deterioration of the genetic structure. Having cancer in your family history puts you at risk of getting cancer, too. Apart from this, age, carcinogenic substances, chronic inflammation, malnutrition, hormones, a weak immune system, radiation, and tobacco are factors in the formation of cancer.

What are Carcinogenic Substances?

- Passive cigarette smoke

- Coal smoke

- Soot

- Coal tar

- Chrome

- Nickel

- Radon

- Sulfuric acid

- Arsenic

- Asbestos

- Benzene

- Beryllium

- Aflatoxin

- Cadmium

- Respirable Silica

- Formaldehyde

What Are the Symptoms of Cancer?

- Unexplained weight loss

- Lumps, tubers

- Night sweats

- Bleeds

- Changes in bowel movements

- Persistent cough

- Shortness of breath

- Extreme fatigue

- Skin changes

- Feeling of bloating in the abdomen

- Difficulty swallowing

Cancer Incidence in Men

The highest cancer rate was found in Hungary, at 371 men per 100,000. The age-standardized rate was at least 350 per 100,000 in eight countries: Hungary, Latvia, France, Lithuania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, and Ireland.

Cancer Incidence in Women

Denmark had the highest cancer rate in women, at 328.3 women per 100,000. The age-standardized rate was at least 300 per 100,000 in four countries: Denmark, Belgium, Ireland, and the Netherlands.

Global Cancer Mortality: Both Sexes

The age-standardized rate was at least 140 per 100,000 for four countries: Serbia, Hungary, Montenegro, and Slovakia.

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