CANCER is not confined to any particular race of people, for all races are known to be affected. Even animals, aves (birds), pisces (fish) and plants have similar growths.
Cancer is more common among advanced races, in part at least, because the average life span among them is longer and cancer is predominantly a disease of old age.
Cancer is a more prevalent among women because of the frequency with which the breasts and uterus are affected. Every person should know something about cancer and should undergo the necessary examination to make sure he/she does not have cancer in one form or another.
it is not intended to imply that every individual will have cancer, but cancer is a possibility that everyone must face.
It is necessary to be aware of the dangers and to face it intelligently and courageously. It is important to know that even the most skilled surgeon's cannot help a person get well if the cancer has progressed too far before it is discovered.
THE BEGINNING OF CANCER
A localized growth of cells produces a local swelling generally called a tumour. Not all tumours, however are cancerous; some are harmless growth which do not spread it tend to kill.
Such growths are said to be benign, while cancers are said to be malignant. A benign tumor grows expansively: that is, it grows like an apple or mango on a tree. It begins small and grows large.
A cancer, on the other hand, grows invasively: that is, it sends out fine arms that break off and go to distant parts of the body and start up new growths.
When operating on a benign tumour, a surgeon can remove it, just as you would remove a nut within a shell. when operating on a cancer, however the surgeon does not know how far the fine arms have gone, for they cannot be seen. This is why cancer (tumours) should be removed (operated) early before they begin spreading their arms.
Although our knowledge of the law Which govern and control cell growth is notably deficient, much has been learned concerning the cause and control of cancer.
THINGS THAT PRODUCES CANCERS.
Many agents are found to be cancer-producing,such as certain chemicals derived from coal-tar. In addition to chemicals, it is known that extensive exposure to x-rays, gamma rays and ultra-violet rays will also produce cancer in certain susceptible animals or individuals.
Any irritant may in time produce cancer. A decayed tooth for example, may produce cancer of the tongue if it has a sharp or rough edge.
WHY DO CANCER ACT THE WAY IT DOES.
It is not yet known why cancer act as it does. Normal cells and cancer cells both possess the properties of unlimited growth if allowed to live and grow in culture mediums outside the body.
If these cells are transplanted back into the body from which they came, mormal cells immediately become obedient to the laws of the body; but cancer cells continue to be outlaws.
It is not yet known what produces cancer. It is believe by many, however that cancer is a diseased condition produce by a virus.
But it is also altogether probable that cancer result from no single cause and the condition that are responsible for it in one organ or tissue may have no relation to the factors that are responsible for it in another.
The factors which start a cancer may be removed but the cells keep on with their rapid disarranged growth even though the casual factor has been eliminated.
These are thought by many to be only inciting agents which if introduced into precisely the right circumstances or Condition can start disturbances within the cells and thereby alter their natural development and their relationship to neighboring cells and to the cell community.
The disorganization is transmitted to succeeding generations of cells. something has happened to the cell which influences it's chemistry, it's physiology and it's hereditary qualities.
The heredity of the individual may be a predisposing factor towards cancer.
- But itself is not inherited
The possible relationship, however behoves those with cancerous ancestry to be watchful and to protect the health at all points.
Periodic examination are most important especially after the age of forty .
WHAT MAKES IT DANGEROUS.
Most cancerous are insidious in onset and are therefore over looked untill well established. This is what makes them so dangerous.
If discovered at an early stage cancer is usually curable.
**SYMPTOMS**
Pain is rarely an early symptom.
There are however, some symptoms which should receive prompt attention by the physician.
Note especially the following:
A lump in the breast. women should feel their breasts occasionally and if a lump is found, report it to a doctor.
A vaginal discharge, especially bleeding between periods or after the menopause.
Any abnormal digestive symptoms which persist, especially associated with lots of weight or change in bowel habits.
Any sore on the lips or tongue or skin that does not health readily.
Rectal pain, bleeding or obstinate constipation. These may be only symptoms of hæmorrhoids but they should be investigated nevertheless.
Any change in a mole or wart, or birth-mark.
A persistent difficulty in swallowing.
A persistent hoarseness or cough.
Unusual or unexplained loss of weight or Anis.
Persistent of blood in the urine.
From this list it will be evident that cancer may present a variety of symptoms, many of which are commonplace and frequently associated with conditions other than cancer. So to avoid cancer, safeguard your health at every point and examine even when you have no such symptoms.
CARE AND PREVENTION.
Avoid a feeling of helplessness and a feeling of fatalism, because much cancer can be cured if it is discovered in time.
The thing to do is not to say "if it comes, it comes, and nothing can be done about it".
Instead always be on the alert to discover anything abnormal in the body.
Many doctors state that a careful yearly checkup (a through examination) will protect the individual against the development of cancer beyond the point of successful treatment.
When having such yearly checkup. All woman should have her breasts examined and an "internal examination" for the possible cancer if the uterus.
**After the age of forty, this should be done every six months, and a rectal examination should not be omitted. **
Also, an x-ray of the stomach and intestines should be made .
Mostly an x-ray examination of the chest is important for everyone.
- These may cost a little extra but what is a little money compared to one's health?.
**CONTROL**
The control of cancer is handicapped by the fact that it cannot be anticipated, detection in it's early stages being difficult.
Methods of control at the present are directed to two main objectives.
- First, to remove chronic irritations and to prevent contact with known cancer-inducing substances.
- Second, to detect the condition at the earliest possible moment when operative or other interference still offers prospects of complete eradication.
Now talking about the control.
1.The relation between cancer of the lungs and tobacco has been well established by scientific research. The facts that have been gathered are unimpeachable, and anyone who wishes to avoid one of the common causes of cancer should refrain from using tobacco in any form.
2.A periodic physical examination together with routine fluoroscopy and x-ray study for those over forty years of age is a procedure which would possibly enable doctors to detect two+thirds of all cancers and malignant tumours in their early stages.
So much can be done if we Al induced to undergo periodic health examinations.
3.Early diagnosis will lead to early treatment. In cancer, remember the earlier the better!. Delay is fatal.
Cancer cases are considered to be cured if they show no recurrence within five years of final treatment.
Recurrence after five years are very rare , but of course "time is essence"
Unfortunately many
lives are lost each year
as the result of blind
faith on quacks.
The "unconditional guarantee of a current" by the quack sounds so much more assuring than the straight truth presented by the ethical physician that many are induced to place their lives in the hands of the former.
The statement,
"There is a way that seemeth right until a man, but the end there of are the ways of death"
applies literally to attempted treatment of cancer by quacks.
Better go to a reputable physician or hospital and leave the nefarious methods of the quack alone if you have any reason to suspect cancer.
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