Types of Cancer

 

Cancer is a disease in which some cells of the body get out of control and spread to other parts of the body. Cancer can arise in almost any tissue of the body, arising from trillions of cells. Cancer is a leading cause of death globally. According to reliable sources from the World Health Organization (WHO), about 1 in 6 deaths in 2020 were due to cancer. Experts are working hard every day to find new treatments for cancer.


    

      What causes cancer?

 The main cause of cancer is mutations or changes in the DNA in your cells. Genetic mutations can be inherited. Environmental forces can also cause birth defects. These external causes, called carcinogens, may include:

1 Carcinogen such as radiation and ultraviolet (UV) light can cause cancer.

2 . Chemical cancers such as cigarette smoke, asbestos, alcohol, air pollution, and contaminated food and drinking water.

3. Biological cancers such as viruses, bacteria, and parasites. According to the WHO, approximately 33% of cancer deaths may be due to tobacco, alcohol, high body mass index (BMI), low intake of fruits and vegetables, and inadequate physical activity.

Types of cancer

Cancer is named after the area where it starts and the type of cell it is made of, even if it spreads to other parts of the body. For example, cancer that originates in the lungs but spreads to other parts of the body is still known as lung cancer.

1. Non-melanoma Skin Cancer

Non-melanoma skin cancer, a form of cancer that includes basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, is the most common type of skin cancer. Each year, more than one million Americans suffer from the disease.

Symptoms of squamous cell carcinoma include:

  1. Itchy, red spots with uneven borders.

2. Wart-like growth.

3. Wounds that bleed easily will not heal, or layers that do not go away.

4. The growth that is itchy, irritable, or painful.

5. Squamous cell carcinoma usually develops on parts of your body that are exposed to sunlight, such as your face.

2. Breast Cancer

A new lump or mass around your breast, armpit, or around your collar bone. Most lumps are painless, but some may be painful or soft. (Many tumors are not breast cancer. Swelling in your breasts

  1. Irritation, dumplings (which may make your skin look like orange peel), thickening of the skin on your breasts, redness, or roughness.
  2. . Pain in your breasts or nipples.
  3. Discharge from the nipple that is not breast milk.Nipple retraction (a nipple that is “dented” or turned inwards.
  4. So if you notice any changes in your breasts, it is important to see your doctor or a breast specialist. 

 Blood Cancer

Blood in the urine. This is usually the first sign of bladder cancer. Blood can make your urine pink, red, or orange. Changes in urination, such as difficulty urinating, weakness in urination, pain during urination, or inability to urinate. See your doctor if you have any of these problems. Keep in mind that they may have other causes, such as a urinary tract infection, a more active bladder, or an enlarged prostate

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