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Top Cancers in the United States
One year ago - By Active Beat
Cancer is characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. Cancer may be caused by genetic mutations, as well as environmental and lifestyle factors. Environmental and lifestyle factors that may increase the risk of developing cancer include smoking, heavy alcohol use, obesity, lack of exercise, unhealthy diet, and exposure to pollution. Most cancers develop in older individuals.
According to the American Cancer Society , 78-percent of all cancer diagnoses are in individuals 55-years of age and older. Cancer is the second leading causing of death in the U.S. In 2015...
Read more ...Genetic Mutations Up Breast Cancer Risk By 80%
One year ago - By Medindia Health
Breast cancer is now the world's most commonly diagnosed cancer. Annual screening is must for females above 40 years of age including mammography and x-ray of chest area.
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