8/31/2017
Comp 1, 4th
Informative FD
Causes Of Cancer
Is it in your genes? Do you ever see yourself being diagnosed with it? This is a question that comes across everyone's mind at least once in their lifetime. Over 100 types of cancers are diagnosed to at least 12.7 million people per year. Recently calculated, seven point six million people die from cancer every year. Cancer is classified by the type of cell that is initially affected. It harms the body, when altered cells divide uncontrollably. This action forms lumps or masses of tissue. Tumors grow in digestive, nervous, and circulatory systems, while releasing hormones that alter body function. (Cancer).
People usually do not realize that some of their daily habits help attract cancer. Simple day to day routines, such as eating routines, play a big role. Some foods are bad, but also not knowing how to portion your food intake is a problem many people face. Smoking tobacco and alcohol intake are main causes to liver and lung cancers. Skin cancers can be caused from many reasons, but the biggest is UV Rays from the sun. This is why it is so important to always put on sunscreen! Cellular towers, cosmetics, diesel exhaust, acrylamide (chemical), and micro/radio waves also cause cancer. There are special ways to prevent these cancers, but do we know them? That is the question. (Active). …show more content…
Vaccines such as HPV prevents females from several type cancer. HPV can cause neck and head cancer as well, which is why at a certain age you receive the shot. Hepatitis B shots reduce liver cancer. Unsafe sex can cause HPV. This does not seem like a big deal, but if it is untreated, this can damage your insides, and it could possibly lead to cancer. (Do you