What is Cancer and causes
Cancer is caused by a combination of non-genetic factors, including stress, lifestyle, eating habits, pollution, and many other environmental factors. Cancer occurs when a single cell (or a group of a few cells) escapes from regulatory control and is able to bequeath its independence to its descendants through every succeeding generation.
Types of Cancer.
These are among of the types of cancer that have become common among people in society.
- Breast cancer
A cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.
- Prostate cancer
A cancer in a man’s prostate, a small walnut-sized gland that produces seminal fluid.
- Basal cell cancer
A type of skin cancer that begins in the basal cells.
- Melanoma
The most serious type of skin cancer.
- Colon cancer
A cancer of the colon or rectum, located at the digestive tract’s lower end.
- Lung cancer
A cancer that begins in the lungs and most often occurs in people who smoke.
- Leukemia
A cancer of blood-forming tissues, hindering the body’s ability to fight infection.
- Lymphoma
A cancer of the lymphatic system.
- Ovarian Cancer
A cancer that is formed in ovaries
Cancer Symptoms.
These are cancer symptoms that are easily seen when one is start developing the disease.
- Weight changes, including unintended loss or gain.
- Skin changes, such as yellowing, darkening or redness of the skin, sores that won’t heal, or changes to existing moles.
- Changes in bowel or bladder habits.
- Lump or area of thickening that can be felt under the skin.
- Persistent cough or trouble breathing.
Lifestyle changes to avoid cancer
Stop drinking alcohol
Smoking cigarette
Working on radioactive material with high protection.
Food for Cancer Prevention.
A diet high in whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats and lean protein may lower one’s risk of cancer. Conversely, processed meats, refined carbs, salt and alcohol may increase your risk.
Though no diet has been proven to cure cancer, plant-based and keto diets may lower your risk or benefit treatments.
Cancer affected people have low immunity because of high dosage treatment. Thus, foods that help to increase immune levels must be given. High immune food includes Orange, Spinach, red pigment fruit like tomato, pawpaw as it contains lycopene which helps to reduce the cell division.
Alkaline diets should be given to decrease the PH of the body. It included foods like vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, soybean, tofu.
