does anyone know anything about cancer ?

Answer 1

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.
Please see the web pages for more details on Cancer.

Answer 2

YES. I KNOW A LOT ABOUT CANCER. WORLDWIDE RESEARCHES ARE STILL GOING ON AND NO PERMANENT CURE IS FOUND. THE DISEASE AND THE TREATMENTS ARE VERY PAINFUL. PATIENTS ULTIMATELY MEET THE END.

Finally CANCER is still an enigma.

It would have been better had you posted your question clearly and specifically so that I could have tried to give you the required answer.-

Answer 3

It's not fun!! some cancers are much worse than others...Your question is very generic...I would suggest that you post the type of cancer so that you receive much more specific answers...

Answer 4

Yes, and oncologist.

Oncology is the branch of medicine that studies tumors (cancer) and seeks to understand their development, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. A physician who practices oncology is an oncologist. The term originates from the Greek onkos (ογκος), meaning bulk, mass, or tumor and the suffix -ology, meaning "study of."

The oncologist often coordinates the multidisciplinary care of cancer patients, which may involve physiotherapy, counselling, clincal genetics, to name but a few. On the other hand, the oncologist often has to liaise with pathologists on the exact biological nature of the tumor that is being treated.

Oncology is concerned with:

The diagnosis of cancer
Therapy (e.g. surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other modalities)
Follow-up of cancer patients after successful treatment
Palliative care of patients with terminal malignancies
Ethical questions surrounding cancer care
Screening efforts:
of populations, or
of the relatives of patients (in types of cancer that are thought to have a heritable basis, such as breast cancer).

Oncologists may be divided on the basis of the type of treatment provided.

Radiation oncologists: people who specialize in the treatment of cancer with radiation, a process called radiotherapy.
Surgical oncologists: who are surgeons who specialize in tumor removal.
Medical oncologists: who deal with using medication or chemotherapy to treat cancer.
N.B. In the UK, the majority of oncologists are known as Clinical Oncologists, and are fully qualified to practice both chemotherapy and radiotherapy. In most other countries these disciplines are more clearly segregated.
Oncologists may also be categorized on the basis of the patient type.

Gynecologic Oncologist: specialize in the treatment of cancer in women. Gynecologic Oncologists can perform and give chemotherapy and assist in radiation therapy for these cancers in women.
Pediatric Oncologist: specialize in the care of children with cancer.

Answer 5

There is a lot of cancer in my family, both sides, different types. What is your question?

Answer 6

I know it's a horrible thing and that my mama died from it...

I also know that my friend survived breast cancer.

What do you want to know, check out the web sites, there's plenty to learn about.

Answer 7

Unfortunately too much. My son has had it twice. It totally sucks and is not to be wished on anyone. I don't think there is a more horrible thing that can happen to anyone.

Answer 8

Google it, go to Webmd, etc. Everyone knows something about cancer....................

Answer 9

It's rotten! But hey, at least I'm still here!

Answer 10

http://forums.delphiforums.com/nocancer/messages/?start=Start+Reading+%3E%3E