The Dhaka Times Desk Cancer is not easy to catch in its early stages, but once caught, it becomes very difficult to control. However, if caught in the early stages, it can be cured by several methods. Today we will know what are the causes of cancer and its cure methods. There are generally more than 200 types of cancer. Every cancer is different and their treatment methods are different.
Causes of cancer:
The cause of cancer is not yet known with certainty. However, some common causes have been found.
1. Age:
Statistics show that about 70 percent of people who get cancer are over 60 years old. Generally, the risk of developing cancer increases with age. Because the body's immune system gradually decreases with age.
2. Food and habits:
Researchers have found a deep link between cancer and diet and habits. For example, smoking or drinking has been linked to cancers of the lung, mouth and throat, and liver. Similarly, foods like betel nut, jaggery, meat, excess salt, sugar etc. are also linked to cancer. People who generally do less physical activity are also more prone to cancer.
3. Genetic factors:
There is also evidence that there is a genetic link to cancer. For this reason, if someone in the family has a history of cancer, then the risk of others or the next generation getting cancer increases a lot. such as blood cancer.
4. Occupational or Residential Environment:
Prolonged exposure to the sun increases the risk of skin cancer. Due to the harmful radiation of the sun, there is a risk of being affected by various cancers. Again there are different germs in damp environment so there is a possibility of getting cancer in that environment too. Besides, cancer has a great relationship with the professional or living environment. For example, 9 out of 10 people with mesothelioma (a rare cancer that affects the cells around the lungs and in the abdomen) develop this cancer because of exposure to asbestos metal. Generally those involved in the shipbuilding industry are most likely to be exposed to this metal. This is why the use of this metal is prohibited in many countries. Those employed in paint factories, rubber or gas works are more likely to develop bladder cancer due to exposure to certain chemicals. Later, many countries have banned the use of these chemicals.
Different methods used in cancer treatment:
1. Armament procedure:
Surgery means amputation. The cancerous cells and the surrounding cells are removed surgically. If the cancer covers a small area and is in the early stage, then this type of treatment is given. However, this method is not used if the cancer has spread to a large extent.
2. Radiotherapy:
Usually, radiation is applied to the part of the body where the cancer cells have invaded in a controlled manner to destroy the cells in that area.
3. Chemotherapy:
This procedure is usually used when the cancer is advanced. This system uses anti-cancer (cytotoxic) drugs to destroy cancer cells. There are more than 50 types of chemotherapy drugs. Some of them are taken as tablets or capsules. But in most cases these drugs are pushed directly into the blood with saline or otherwise. These drugs mix with the blood and try to attack and destroy cancer cells in the body.
4. Hormone therapy:
Hormones have a relationship with body growth. This treatment is done by changing the levels of certain hormones in the body. Some cancers are affected by this hormone. As a result, hormone therapy is used to bring the cancer under control by reducing the growth of cancer cells.
5. Stress prevention methods:
Apart from the physical treatment of cancer, doctors are now emphasizing on the psychological treatment of patients. Usually, after being diagnosed with cancer, patients are mentally broken. This makes their condition even more serious. As a result, the doctors advised them to provide different types of services. Currently, various organizations are working to provide such services in different countries. One of them is to form a group of cancer sufferers. Where different cancer patients can share their experiences. Apart from this, if someone wants to engage in any religious or social work for mental relief, they are also encouraged.
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