Basic Facts About Cancer

If you're looking for some basic information on cancer, here is a simple list for you.

What is cancer?


Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells, lead to death if not controlled or treated. Cause cancer as well as external factors such as tobacco, chemicals, radiation ... and internal factors, such as hereditary, mutation, hormones, immune conditions and ...
It is generally 10 or more years spent exposure to external factors and detectable cancer.
Cancer treated with surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, biological therapy and targeted therapy.

Can cancer be prevented?


Cancers, which are the result of smoking a cigarette and heavy alcohol use can certainly be avoided. Approximately 170 000 Americans are expected to die in 2008 due to smoking.
Total cancer deaths expected to occur in 2008 is about 565.650. Approximately 188 000 of these related to overweight or obesity, physical inactivity, mal-nutrition and could be prevented.
Many of the more than one million skin cancer cases could have been avoided if proper sun protection is used and to avoid indoor tanning
Cancers associated with pathogens such as hepatitis B virus (HBV), the HIV virus (HIV), and many others, and it could also prevent the lifestyle and behavioral changes, vaccines or antibiotics.
Regular screening can detect, diagnose and remove the cancer at an early stage when it is treatable.

Other facts:


Everyone is at risk of developing cancer
National Cancer Institute estimates that approximately 10.8 million Americans who have previously had cancer were alive in January 2004, some were cancer-free, and some were still in treatment
About 1.43718 million new cancer cases is expected to be diagnosed in 2008.
Approximately 565 650 Americans are likely to die of cancer, more than 1,500 people a day.
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States next to heart disease
Cancer accounts for 1 of every 4 deaths in America.
5-year survival rate for all cancer patients observed from 1996 to 2003 is 66%.
There are usually four stages of cancer. I have an early phase and phase IV has evolved.
If cancer cells are present in only a layer of cells where they developed and has not spread, a step is location. If cancer cells have spread over the original layer of tissue invasive cancer.

Prevention, early detection and treatment can save your life!

Paying attention to the water you drink every day is one way to prevent the development of cancer. Approximately 70% of organ weight is water. It is the very thing your body needs most. Water is responsible for many body functions. Drinking enough clean and fresh water will not only improve your overall health and wellness, it may also prevent you from many ailments and diseases. Give your body the water quality it deserves and in turn it will serve you the optimal health and appearance you've always wanted.