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- Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cancer mortality is reduced when cases are detected and treated early There are two components of early detection: early diagnosis and screening Early diagnosis When identified early, cancer is more likely to respond to treatment and can result in a greater probability of survival with less morbidity, as well as less expensive treatment
- Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, accounting for an estimated 9 6 million deaths, or 1 in 6 deaths, in 2018 Lung, prostate, colorectal, stomach and liver cancer are the most common types of cancer in men, while breast, colorectal, lung, cervical and thyroid cancer are the most common among women
- Lung cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Lung cancer is a type of cancer that starts when abnormal cells grow in an uncontrolled way in the lungs It is a serious health issue that can cause severe harm and death Symptoms of lung cancer include a cough that does not go away, chest pain and shortness of breath It is important to seek medical care early to avoid serious health effects
- Cancer - Screening and early detection - World Health Organization (WHO)
Early detection of cancer greatly increases the chances for successful treatment The 2 components of early detection of cancer are early diagnosis (or downstaging) and screening Early diagnosis focuses on detecting symptomatic patients as early as possible, while screening consists of testing healthy individuals to identify those having
- World Cancer Day - World Health Organization (WHO)
Each year 4 February is commemorated as World Cancer Day Today marks twenty-five years of signing the Charter of Paris Against Cancer at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millenium On this year’s World Cancer Day themed United by Unique, which is a reminder of the collective commitment against cancer, WHO acknowledges every patient’s unique experiences and the value of people
- Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Les cancers les plus courants sont le cancer du sein, le cancer du poumon, le cancer colorectal et le cancer de la prostate Près d’un tiers des décès par cancer sont dus au tabagisme, à un indice de masse corporelle élevé, à la consommation d’alcool, à un apport insuffisant en fruits et légumes ou à un manque d’exercice physique
- Colorectal cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, accounting for approximately 10% of all cancer cases and is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide It predominantly affects older individuals, with the majority of cases occurring in people aged 50 and above
- Cáncer de pulmón - World Health Organization (WHO)
El cáncer de pulmón es un tipo de cáncer que comienza cuando células anormales crecen sin control en los pulmones Es un importante problema de salud que puede causar daños graves y la muerte Los síntomas del cáncer de pulmón incluyen tos persistente, dolor torácico y disnea Es importante buscar rápidamente atención médica para evitar efectos graves para la salud Los
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