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Frequently Asked Questions

What is cancer?

Cancer is a common name for diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells.

How does cancer start?

The specific reasons cancer starts vary greatly from individual to individual as well as between the different types of cancers. However, scientific studies have proven that several factors are known to trigger or accelerate cancer such as extensive use of tobacco or alcohol, inappropriate exposure to radiation or to toxic substances such as asbestos, or even certain viruses.

Is cancer a contagious disease?

Studies have not shown cancer to be contagiousalthough certain cancers do seem to run in families such as breast cancer.

Is it possible to prevent cancer?

While there are no certain ways to prevent cancer, studies have proven that people with healthy diets and lifestyles are less likely to get cancer than those who do not.

What are the early warnings of cancer?

Cancer often masks itself with many different symptoms with are common of much lesser ailments. Unfortauntely sometimes cancer shows no obvious symptoms at all. These warning signs should be checked out before a doctor:

a sore or ulcer that doesn't heal

unusual bleeding

an unusual thickening or lump

change in a wart or mole

any persistent pain, fever, or physical limitation

Key Terminology

benign

not cancerous

biopsy

a small sample of tissue

cancer

a disease where cells grow abnormally

carcinogenesis

the process of normal cells becoming malignant cells

cure

the disappearance of a disease

metastasis

the spread of cancer cells from primary area to a distant site

oncology

study of cancer

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