Cancer

Cancer

Cancer is a group of diseases involving uncontrolled cell growth typically resulting in tumors with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. These malignant tumors contrast with benign tumors, which do not spread. Over 100 types of cancers affect humans. About 33% of deaths from cancer are caused by tobacco and alcohol, obesity, lack of fruit and vegetables in the diet and lack of exercise. Other factors include certain infections, exposure to ionizing radiation, and environmental pollutants. Infection with specific viruses, bacteria, and parasites causes approximately 16–18% of cancers worldwide. These infectious agents include Helicobacter pylori, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HPV. Human immunodeficiency virus does not directly cause cancer, but it causes immune deficiency that can increase the risk of cancer from other infections, sometimes up to several thousandfold.

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• Entity:  Infobox

• Symptoms:  Lump, Abnormal Bleeding, Prolonged Cough, Unexplained Weight Loss, Change In Bowel Movements
• Risk factors:  Exposure To Carcinogens, Tobacco, Obesity, Poor Diet, Lack Of Physical Activity, Alcohol, Family History, Certain Infections, Genetics
• Treatment:  Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Chemotherapy, Targeted Therapy
• Prognosis:  Average Five-Year Survival 66% (Us)
• Wikidata description:  Group Of Diseases Involving Abnormal Cell Growth And Spread
• Wikidata label:  Cancer
• Wikidata aliases:  Cancer, Malignant Neoplasm, Malignant Tumor, Primary Cancer

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