I was in the car with my Dad on way to school and heard the campaign on radio about Kick Childhood Cancer. At the haircut place , i saw this poster. Cancer has taken over the World beyond our imagination. Global Cancer Observatory , research agency as part of WHO records that Number of new cases in 2020, both sexes, all ages is nearly 19M+ and Number of deaths in 2020, both sexes, all ages almost 10 M. Survival rate has shown improvement over the last couple of years but these statistics are still alarming.
Cancer is defined as a disease that results in uncontrolled division of cells impacting specialized functions in the body. This can happen in Skin, Respiratory system, Stomach, Lungs, etc. The cancer is usually named for the part where it originates. The reason for getting this could be many varying from exposure to radiation, carcinogens, genetic transfer, unhealthy lifestyle, being exposed to cancer causing agents, etc.
The treatment options available includes Surgery, Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy and Radiation Therapy. Cancer treatment can cause side effects. It causes a lot of stress on the patient and their family and friends. Survival rate varies from type of cancer and are give in a 5 year time span.
We can reduce our cancer risk by following a healthy lifestyle including plant based diet, lean meat and fish, regular exercise, maintain a healthy body weight, applying sunscreen , vaccination, periodic screening, avoid tobacco and alcohol consumed in moderation. These must be made part of lifestyle choice from very young age. Everyone must make a conscious effort to be part of this fight to endcancer.
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Journey into the World of Life Science 