TRIBUNTORAJA.COM – Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases in the world. Cancer occurs due to the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the human body.
As a result of this abnormal growth, normal cells around it will be damaged. In fact, these abnormal cells will damage normal cells in other parts of the body.
This disease does not cause symptoms in its early development. Cancer can only be detected after it reaches an advanced stage.
Because it is not detected, many people do not realize that they have cancer. As a result, the death rate from cancer is very high and it is the number two killer disease in the world.
Therefore, do regular screening or health checks so that cancer can be detected early. Meanwhile, to prevent it, live a healthy lifestyle, namely by eating a balanced nutritious diet, exercising diligently, not smoking, and not consuming alcoholic beverages.
Causes of Cancer
The main cause of cancer is a genetic change (mutation) in a cell so that the cell grows abnormally. Actually, the body has its own mechanism to destroy these abnormal cells. However, if this mechanism fails, abnormal cells will grow uncontrollably.
Factors that can trigger the growth of cancer cells vary, depending on the type of cancer. However, there is no specific type of cancer that is only triggered by one factor.
Factors that are thought to be at risk of causing genetic mutations in normal cells and the body’s failure to repair them include:
History of cancer in the family
Age over 65 years, although some types of cancer are more common in children
Smoking habit
Exposure to radiation, chemicals (such as asbestos or benzene), or sunlight
Viral infections, such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HPV
2023-05-28 13:02:48
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