Why does no one take note of the DNA string no. 22? It appears that the affect of modern living alters this DNA string to change normal cells into cancerous cells. Can any one tell me if they have seen any studies on this???
2006-09-06 00:25:50 · 9 answers · asked by hopbenhip 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
There are more than 100 types of cancers; any part of the body can be affected.
In 2005, 7.6 million people died of cancer - 13% of the 58 million deaths worldwide.
More than 70% of all cancer deaths occur in low and middle income countries.
Worldwide, the 5 most common types of cancer that kill men are (in order of frequency): lung, stomach, liver, colorectal and oesophagus
Worldwide, the 5 most common types of cancer that kill women are (in the order of frequency): breast, lung, stomach, colorectal and cervical
Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of cancer in the world.
One fifth of all cancers worldwide are caused by a chronic infection, for example human papillomavirus (HPV) causes cervical cancer and hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes liver cancer.
A third of cancers could be cured if detected early and treated adequately.
All patients in need of pain relief could be helped if current knowledge about pain control and palliative care were applied.
40% of cancer could be prevented, mainly by not using tobacco, having a healthy diet, being physically active and preventing infections that may cause cancer.
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2006-09-06 00:45:06 · answer #1 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many different types of cancers (blood, bone, organ, etc) and various modalities for treating each. As a simple object lesson...cancer can oftentimes be traced back to free radicals causing oxidative stress to the cellular [lipid] membranes which can adversely impact our DNA. To neutralize or reduce this oxidation process (and also help repair the DNA), one must increase their level of antioxidants through the ingestion of fruits and vegetables (not isolated nor synthetic supplements like A, C and E). The data is quite conclusive. By the way, if you e-mail Support@PreventionProof.com and ask for their free DVD on the impact nutrition has on cancer, I think you'll appreciate the education.
2006-09-06 14:42:36 · answer #2 · answered by puz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Numerous factors play a role in the development of cancers. Cancer is not a disease, but a family of diseases characterized by uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal cells. Genetics, environment, virus exposure, chemical exposure (including tobacco), diet, and exercise all affect outcomes.
As for chromosome 22, there is a well characterized translocation, the "Philadelphia chromosome" that is most associated with chronic myelogenous leukemia. It is not ignored. There is a drug, Gleevec, which specifically targets the abnormal protein produced
2006-09-06 07:59:53 · answer #3 · answered by novangelis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tobacco. Exercising on a regular basis can prevent prostate, ,breast, endometrial and lung cancerGenetics can play a big role in cancer development.The environment you are in can cause cancer.Exposure to asbestos, a group of minerals found in housing and industrial building materials can cause a variety of medical problems, such as mesothelioma.Practicing unsafe sex can increase your risk of developing a virus called HPV. HPV is a group of over 100 viruses, medically known as human papillioma virus.Skin cancer is caused by exposure to the UV rays of the sun
2006-09-06 07:39:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ki was once told by someone that it can be caused by eating your own skin. Like when you bite you nails or the inside of your cheek. They said that the skin which is swallowed attaches itself onto another part of your insides and starts growing. This causes it to grow adnormal.
Im not sure wheather or not there is any truth to it or not.
2006-09-06 07:34:19 · answer #5 · answered by fleurt82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smoking, Pollution, Malnutrition, etc.
Humans cause cancer.
2006-09-06 07:27:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cancer is not caused by other foreign body or foreign agency.
it is the abnormal cell growth and is sometime related the genetical problem.
2006-09-06 07:29:15 · answer #7 · answered by loadstar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to republicans Bill Clinton, his wife, and any other "liberal" or democrat is the cause of cancer.
2006-09-06 07:28:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
mutated cells are seen by immune system as baby cells which protects & maintains them.
long story. research telomeres & telomerase.......
2006-09-06 09:51:05 · answer #9 · answered by enord 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋