🌏Cancer is becoming a global issue:
Cancer is a group of disease involving abnormal cell growth with potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body , Not all tumors are cancerous; benign tumors do not spread to other parts of the body. Possible signs and symptoms include; A new lump , abnormal bleeding, a prolonged cough , un explained weight loss and a change in bowel movements among others.
While these symptoms may indicate CANCER they may also occur due to other issues. There are over 100 different cancers that affect humans.
▶The most common types of CANCER in males are;
📌Lung
📌Prostate
📌Colorectal
📌Stomach
▶IN FEMALES
📌Breast cancer
📌Colorectal cancer 📌Lung cancer
📌Cervical cancer
📌In children acute lymphoblastic leukaemia and
📌brain tumors
These are most common except in Africa where non hodgkin lymphoma occurs more often
▶ LOCAL EFFECTS
Local symptoms may occur due to the mass of the tumor or its ulceration . For example, mass effects from lung cancer can cause narrowing or blockages in the bowel resulting in changes in bowel habits. Masses in breast or testicles may be easily felt. Ulceration can cause bleeding in the bladder to blood in the initial swelling is usually painless. Some cancers can cause buildup of fluid within the chest or abdomen.
