The word cancer is Latin for crab. This is probably because the finger-like spreading projections from a cancer resemble the shape of a crab. Cancer cells form when normal cells mutate<\/mark><\/strong>, and cancer occurs when mutated cells multiply and grow uncontrollably<\/strong><\/mark> to destroy normal biological functions all over the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many factors can lead to cancer. These include viruses, pollution, radiation, and certain medications<\/mark><\/strong>. Presently, side effects are inevitable with all cancer treatments. Treatments (e.g., chemotherapy and radiation therapy) often cause discomfort and complications, which in severe cases can even shorten life spans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Studies show that an unhealthy diet <\/mark><\/strong>(e.g., eating large amount of animal protein and fat), obesity, lack of exercise, poor living habits<\/mark><\/strong> (e.g., staying up late, smoking, consuming large amounts of alcohol), certain medications<\/mark><\/strong> (e.g., drugs that suppress the immune system, such as corticosteroids, and hormone therapy), and viruses <\/mark><\/strong>(e.g., 80% of primary liver cancers is caused by the hepatitis B virus) are all factors that can cause or contribute to cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, cancer does not mean certain death<\/mark><\/strong>. Early prevention, detection, treatment, and efforts to boost immunity can help prolong life by effectively reducing the survival rate of cancer cells, minimizing cancer incidence, and helping the body fight the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nuewee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/radiation-cancer.png\")
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