Causes And Treatments Of Cancer - 1218 Words

â€Å"Cancer refers to diseases in which abnormal cells divide out of control and are able to invade other tissues. Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems† (Smoking and Cancer). There over thousand different types of cancer, and can produce in any area of your body. Symptoms of Cancer are lumps in breasts or testes, unusual bleeding in certain areas of the body, difficulty swallowing and much more. Cancer not only kills but it affects one life and the one around them. Cancer causes depression and makes a person feel as though they have no hope and they can die any minute, families are also affected because it hurts to see your loved ones suffering. Cancer is something that can happen to†¦show more content†¦Cigars and cigarettes are made up of dried tobacco leaves that have added ingredients to make smoking more pleasant. Tobacco contains more than 7,000 chemicals, 70 of which are known to cause cancer which are called c arcinogens. Cancer will develop over time if you’re constantly allowing your body to be exposed to these harsh chemicals, the process of how cancer develops is â€Å"(1) the exposure to carcinogens (cancer-causing substances), (2) the formation of covalent bonds between the carcinogens and DNA (DNA adduct formation), and (3) the resulting accumulation of permanent somatic mutations in critical genes (genes appear in italics). Somatic mutations lead to clonal outgrowth and, through accumulation of additional mutations, to development of cancer† (Cancer). Therefore smoking can have dangerous results but is not the only cause of cancer. Your diet is an important part of your life and if not taken seriously the results can be life threatening and serious health issues will develop. The food choices we make can increase the risk of getting cancer. Consuming too much salt, sugar, greasy foods such as French fries, red meat, unhealthy snacks, and much more can have an impact on your body and will increase your risk of developing cancer in your bowel, stomach, mouth and esophagus. People who are obese or overweight have a higher chance of developing different kinds of