Question 1

does have excess body fat lead to cancer?

Accepted Answer

One factor: Obesity and excessive intake of saturated fats is one factor in the pathogenesis of cancer.

Question 2

which type of cancer takes time for you to die ?

Accepted Answer

Many types...: There are some cancers that tend to remain localized, giving plenty of time to remove them and leaving a very low likelihood that they will come back to kill; some common skin cancers fall in this category. In contrast, some benign tumors can prove quite deadly - such as certain "benign" brain tumors that nevertheless grow and destroy the brain.

Question 3

generally, how long does it take cancer to develop?

Accepted Answer

It depends...: Different type of cancers develops differently. For example, it takes approximately 10 years for colon cancer to do so, hence the recommendation to have colon checked every 10 years. Breast cancer is generally more rapid. Pacreatic cancer is yet even faster...

Question 4

how much time does it take for smokers to get cancer?

Accepted Answer

Unknown and variable: Common sense says that the longer you smoke and the more cigs you smoke, the higher the risk for cancer (lung, throat, kidney, bladder, etc). How this applies to a particular individual, is not possible to guess. It may be decades for some, and a few years for others. If you smoke, STOP. Your risk may not drop as low as a never-smoker but should go down with time.

Question 5

how long is it supposed to it take for smokers to get cancer?

Accepted Answer

Many years: It typically takes 10 to 20 years of tobacco use before cancer shows up as a complication of smoking.

Question 6

if we have limited resources, how long might it take to cure cancer?

Accepted Answer

Hard to tell.: Resources may be limited, but technology, particularly genetic research, is improving rapidly.  This can accelerate the rate at which a cure is arrived at.  An exact time it will take is still hard to say since new cancers might be found or occur due to new products, etc., and old cancers may mutate, or recur.

Question 7

what are the necessary steps to take when you find out you have cancer?

Accepted Answer

Many: You need to assemble a team to assist you in your care. Family and friends are a good start. You will need information about your cancer, what tests need to be done, and how it will be treated, what are the expected side effects and what is the schedule of treatment. This is just a start.

Question 8

how long is it supposed to it realistically take to get cancer from dip?

Accepted Answer

Smokeless tobacco?: At least a couple of years. It can be quite fast; teens are getting these nowadays. Don't push your luck. And the longer you chew, the harder it will be to quit. Chewing is much less harmful overall than smoking it.  But who wants to be an addict? Think about the people who love you. And who wants to kiss somebody who chews?

Question 9

my sister diagnos berest  cancer steg 1 and she take camotherapy  today .

Accepted Answer

Stay active: Exercise is a great way to relieve stress. Your body releases endorphins during exercise, which can help you feel calm. If you exercise 30 - 60 minutes a day, your stress levels can improve. When stressed, take 5 slow, deep breaths with your eyes closed, then roll your shoulders forward 5 times, then back 5 times. This will slow your heart rate and release tension in your neck and shoulders.

Question 10

how long does it take for precancerous cells in your body to become cancer?

Accepted Answer

Varies: You start acquiring the mutations that produce cancer when your life starts.  Cells that a pathologist can tell are "precancerous" signal "time for treatment".  Cases in which the mildest of dysplasias of the cervix have turned to invasive cancer in less than a year are well known.  Others simply disappear, or never progress.  Be glad for early detection -- and congratulations on a likely cure.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Cancers that take away fat

A member asked:

Does have excess body fat lead to cancer?

A member asked:

Which type of cancer takes time for you to die ?

A member asked:

Generally, how long does it take cancer to develop?

A member asked:

How much time does it take for smokers to get cancer?

A member asked:

How long is it supposed to it take for smokers to get cancer?

A member asked:

If we have limited resources, how long might it take to cure cancer?

A member asked:

What are the necessary steps to take when you find out you have cancer?

A member asked:

How long is it supposed to it realistically take to get cancer from dip?

A member asked:

My sister diagnos berest cancer steg 1 and she take camotherapy today .

A member asked:

How long does it take for precancerous cells in your body to become cancer?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?