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what is cancer?

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: Cancer happens when cells replicate abnormally and with no control so that the cells can then invade where they should not be. But, at its core, cancer is when cells replicate abnormally and without the usual controls that stop cell replication. One of the signs that it is a cancer is when there is invasion of tissues and when the cells appear at a distant site-this is called metastasis.

Question 2

can cancer be cured?

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Yes and no: Cure for cancer depends on the type of cancer, how early it was found, whether or not it has spread to other parts of the body, how early treatment is started, the type of treatments available, how aggressive the tumor is, the skill of the treating physician (oncologist, surgeon, etc.), and the overall health of the patient being treated. Discuss these with your doctor.

Question 3

how is cancer caused?

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Depends: While we are aware of some well established causes of cancer, like cigarettes, there is much that remains a mystery.

Question 4

how does cancer start?

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From Cell Damage: Most cancers start due to acquired damage to normal body cells leading to mutations which lead to abnormal cell growth, increased cell lifespan, and a tendency to spread.

Question 5

diagnosed with cancer?

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One Day At A Time: I don't think there is any more devastating news than hearing the word cancer. A few generalizations: 1-throw away any preconceived notions--everyone's cancer is different 2-knowledge is power: the more (accurate)info you get, the better. Good websites include the american cancer society and the national cancer inst. 3-choose a dr. Who you can communicate with 4-take it 1 day at a time. Good luck.

Question 6

can you outgrow cancer?

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Very very rarely!: A cancer in children, neuroblastoma, may occasionally regress on its own, otherwise one cannot "outgrow" cancer.

Question 7

how does cancer spread?

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In many ways: Cancers can spread in many ways- it spreads to distant organs through the blood vessels or through lymph nodes or along nerves. It can also spread locally by directly growing into surrounding organs.

Question 8

how i can avoid cancer?

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Do these: Have parents with no family histories of cancer (have good genes). Do not smoke tobacco or anything else. Consume very little meat, if any at all. Exercise and watch your diet to stay fit and trim. Do not drink alcohol to excess or use illegal drugs. Vaccinate yourself against hepatitis and hpv.  See your doctor regularly for recommended cancer screenings. Be very lucky!

Question 9

when is cancer terminal?

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Terminal cancer: Usually when you have tried all known treatments/bone marrow transplant for the cancer and the cancer  keeps growing  in spite of ongoing treatment, though new treatment are always being developed. Hope the individual  wins against cancer.

Question 10

how is cancer diagnosed?

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null: Either by some symptom (something unusual you feel or notice about yourself - i.e. Pain) or sign (something your doctor notices during an evaluation - i.e. Tenderness on exam) or through a screening test. We currently have approved screeing tests for cervical, breast, colon/rectal, and prostate cancers.

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