A cigarette contains 4 thousand chemicals are toxic or harmful to the body. Substances that trigger lung cancer, brain, and liver.
Who does not know cigarettes. Historically, tobacco has been smoked by a native American continent is the Maya, Aztecs, and the Indians since 1000 years before Christ. Then Columbus introduced tobacco to England and the tobacco trade began in the 1500s, especially the tobacco of Virginia and still exist till this moment.
Tobacco industry began to dim since 1964, because the American Association of Surgeons issued a statement that cigarettes cause lung cancer. Cigarette advertising on television began showing forbidden since 1965 in England and 1970 in the United States. Health warnings on cigarette packages began to emerge since 1970, and is further enhanced with a warning through pictures.
Despite starting to fade, in fact as many as 4 million people died from smoking and is estimated at 2020, the victim died of smoke reaches 10 million people. Unfortunately 70 percent of the victims are in developing countries. At least it was revealed in a seminar titled “Smoking and Lung Cancer” at the Multi Purpose Room 2nd floor, Dharmais Cancer Hospital, Jalan Let Jen S Parman, Slipi, West Jakarta, some time ago.
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Cancer
Cancer, Kill, Smoke, Smoking
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. According to Cancer Research UKmore than 45,500 women were diagnosed with it in 2005 and around 300 men are diagnosed each year.
Your breasts continue to change in size and shape throughout your life, particularly around menstruation and the menopause. Regular self-examinations are vital for spotting any abnormal changes yet most of us don’t do them very often and when we do, we aren’t really sure what we’re supposed to be looking for. Breasts often feel lumpy, particularly during menstruation so how do you distinguish between temporary, hormonal lumps and bumps and something more serious?
When To Check Your Breasts
You need to check your breasts from puberty until old age. Experts suggest making a routine of it so it becomes second nature. Dr Miriam Stoppard suggests doing it regularly to get thoroughly acquainted with how your breasts change in appearance and texture throughout your cycle. Once you are familiar check them once a month, after your period to give your hormones time to settle. Hormone changes can make them feel lumpy, tender and sore.
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Cancer
Breast, Cancer, Examination, Prevent
It seems that a man should be more vigilant now. Because in addition to women, men can unknowingly carry breast cancer genes.
During this assessment most societies, that breast cancer is a disease that only owned the eve.
Please note that the young men and women have breast tissue. Various kinds of female hormones stimulate breast tissue, making the full breast.
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Cancer
Breast, Cancer, Men, Threat
In the early stages, prostate cancer often causes no symptoms for years. As a fact, these cancers are often found first time with an abnormal blood test (PSA, discussed below) or as a hard lump on the prostate gland.
Usually, the first doctor felt the lump when a routine digital rectal examination (done with the fingers). Prostate gland is located directly in front of the rectum. When the cancer growing and pressing on the urethra, urine flow decreased and urine (urine waste) becomes more difficult.
Patients may also experience burning sensation when urinating or blood in the urine. As the tumor continues to grow, he can fully block the flow of urine, resulting in an enlarged bladder and deprived the sick.
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Cancer
Cancer, Prostate, Symptoms
