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The Most Common Types Of Cancer

There are hundreds of types of cancers but some are more common than the others. Let us check them out.

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer in women, with more than 1 million recorded cases per year. The symptoms of cancer in women include the formation of lumps, nipple discharge, nipple abnormality, and breast pain. It can also afflict men, but rarely. Typical treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy. At Oncare, you will receive exceptional care from a team of expert surgical and medical oncologists.

Lung Cancer

Lung cancer in India accounts for over 5% of all cancer diagnoses and 8% of all cancer-related fatalities. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. It harms the cells that compose the lining of the cells. Over time, this damage leads the genes to mutate and act abnormally. The symptoms of cancer in body include shortness of breath, chest pain, bloody cough, headache, significant weight loss, and bone pain.

Colon Cancer

There is a high risk of colon cancer among older people, but it can happen at any stage. There isn't a definitive cause for colon cancer. However, age, inflammatory bowel disease, and family history of colon cancer increase its risk. Its symptoms include weakness, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea.

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Alarming Warning Symptoms of Cancer in Body

The following is a list of early warning symptoms of cancer in men and women-

Unexplained Weight Loss-

Weight loss is usually a sign that something is wrong with your body, especially if you are not actively trying to lose any weight. This weight loss could be triggered by abdominal pain, lack of appetite, frequent nausea, and difficulty swallowing. This is linked to numerous cancers, such as lung, stomach, esophageal, pancreatic, and ovarian cancer.

Lump Formation and Swelling-

The formation of lumps or swelling is caused by the rapid multiplication of cancerous cells. Cancerous lumps are usually formed near the neck, stomach, head, groin, testicles, breasts, and armpits.

Skin Changes-

Changes to the skin, like darkening, yellowing, or reddening of the skin, unhealed wounds, and constantly changing moles signify skin cancer.

Bloody Discharge-

Spotting blood where it shouldn’t be is concerning. Unexplainable bloody stools or vaginal bleeding are linked with colon/rectal cancer and cervical cancer, respectively.

Constant Fatigue-

We typically experience exhaustion after being mentally, physically, and socially drained. However, in most situations, the fatigue passes, and we return to normal. So, feeling chronically weary is a cause for concern as they could be symptoms of cancer. This happens because of the presence of cancerous cells in the body. They disrupt the synthesis of nutrients from food, rendering our body without essential nutrients to function on.

Bruising-

Excessive bruising in unusual places without any trauma to cause the bruising is indicative of various blood cancers.

Abdominal Pain Or Discomfort-

Feeling satiated after eating barely anything, constantly feeling bloated, heartburn, vomiting frequently, persistent nausea, and sharp shooting pain in the abdominal region are early symptoms of stomach, liver, and pancreatic cancer.

Hoarse Cough-

If you have had a cough for longer than 3 weeks, then you should speak to your general physician. Persistent hoarse coughing, along with a bloody cough, could be a sign of lung or throat cancer.

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Cancer Risk Factors

Cancer is a multifaceted issue with no singular cause. But smoking cigarettes, exposure to toxins, radiation exposure, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, and genetics do contribute to cancer. One can lower their risk by protecting their skin from sun damage, avoiding smoking, exercising daily, and eating a balanced diet.