Cancer A Leading Cause Death Worldwide - 859 Words

Introduction â€Å"Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for 8.2 million deaths in 2012 (1)† (WHO, 2014). The number of people diagnosed with cancer continues to grow, and for many this should be alarming. â€Å"About 1, 6660,290 new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed in 2013, and in 2013 about 580,350 Americans are projected to die of cancer, almost 1,600 people a day. Cancer remains the second most common cause of death in the US accounting for nearly 1 of every 4 deaths† (Cancer Facts Figures 2013). Cancer affects people of all nationalities, ethnicities, and social economic groups. â€Å"Cancer is a generic term for a large group of diseases that can affect any part of the body. Other terms used are malignant tumors and neoplasms. One defining feature of cancer is the rapid creation of abnormal cells that grow beyond their usual boundaries, and which can then invade adjoining parts of the body and spread to other organs, the latter process is referred to as metastasizing. Metastases are the major cause of death from cancer† (WHO, 2014). â€Å" A person cannot do anything to prevent cancer, but there are things that can be done to reduce the chances of getting it. The objective of the research is to make people aware of cancer and its entirety. It hopefully provides a better understanding of what cancer is, and of possible diagnosis of different types of cancer. This could be information needed to seek help for you or to seek help for others. There areShow MoreRelatedCancer : A Leading Cause Death Worldwide833 Words   |  4 PagesCancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. 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