What is Cancer?
Cancer is a condition which occurs due to abnormal and out of control cell growth which finally invade the surrounding tissues as well. Formation of mass of tissue is known as tumour. However, not all the tumours are cancerous. Cancer cells spread to different parts of the body through different channels like blood and lymph systems. Cancer is not a contagious disease.
Benign tumours are not cancerous. They are removable and largely, the do not really recur. Cells in the benign tumours do not over spread to other body parts.
Malignant tumours are cancerous. The cells in the malignant tumours are abnormal and they multiply without much control or order.
Scientists have discovered that cancer happens due to variations in genes controlling the growth and replacement of cells. Some of the factors that result in genetic changes are tobacco use, diet, UV Radiation exposure, inherited gene alternations etc. Some of the other factors causing cancer include viruses like Human papilloma virus, Hepatitis B, C, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
Cancer can be prevented by taking care of the following-
- Avoiding using tobacco products
- Eating less fat and more of vegetables, fruits etc
- Exercising very regularly
- Avoiding UV Rays
- Intaking some beneficial drugs to prevent cancer
- Getting tests done to detect precancerous conditions
- Getting cancer vaccines to prevent oneself from cervical cancer
Max Healthcare has a dedicated Max Cancer Center that works to provide holistic care to the patients with state-of-the-art equipment and techniques. Max cares.
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