Cancer Causes & Control
Cancer Causes & Control
Cancer Causes & Control is a peer-reviewed medical journal that focuses on the study of cancer—its causes, risk factors, and means of prevention. The journal is dedicated to understanding and controlling cancer in order to reduce its incidence and impact.
Pronunciation
Cancer: /ˈkænsər/ Causes: /ˈkɔːzɪz/ Control: /kənˈtroʊl/
Etymology
The term "cancer" comes from the Latin cancer meaning "crab", due to the crab-like spread of the disease in the body. "Cause" is derived from the Latin causa, meaning "reason", and "control" comes from the Middle French contreroule, meaning "check or restrain".
Related Terms
- Oncology: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
- Carcinogen: Any substance that promotes the formation of cancer.
- Tumor: An abnormal growth of tissue which may be benign or malignant.
- Metastasis: The spread of cancer cells from the place where they first formed to another part of the body.
- Chemotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells.
- Radiation Therapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.
Cancer Causes
Cancer is caused by changes (mutations) to the DNA within cells, which can be inherited or acquired. The main factors that can increase the risk of cancer include:
- Tobacco use
- Alcohol consumption
- Poor diet
- Lack of physical activity
- Certain types of infections
- Exposure to radiation and certain chemicals and other substances
- Certain genetic factors
Cancer Control
Cancer control refers to actions taken to reduce the impact of cancer on individuals and communities. These actions include:
- Prevention: Reducing cancer risk by modifying risk factors and early detection.
- Screening: Regular testing to find cancers before symptoms appear.
- Treatment: Using medical therapies to cure or control the disease.
- Palliative Care: Improving the quality of life of patients and their families, dealing with the problems associated with life-threatening illness.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cancer Causes & Control
- Wikipedia's article - Cancer Causes & Control
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