In cancer of the colon there is an uncontrollable growth of tumor cells in the lining of the large intestines or bowels.

The cancer may spread to the walls of the intestines, adjacent structures and to other organs.

There are about 100,000 new cases of colon cancer in the USA each year and about 60,000 deaths. Worldwide there are about 600,000 deaths. The disease affects both women and men.

Risk factors and causes- Cancer of the colon is commoner in industrialized countries where mea...

Unhealthy eating is known to be a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases such as cancer.  A recent study supports this fact when it linked fried foods to increased risk for prostate cancer.

The participants of the study were:

1. 1500 men diagnosed with prostate cancer
2. 1500 without prostate cancer

For the study, the  men provided details of their eating habits

Researchers found that the men who reported eating fried foods at least once per week were 30-37% more likely to develop th...

Smoking is the major risk factor, 80-90% of lung cancers are caused by smoking tobacco.

Here are 9 risk factors for lung cancer, they are slide format.

1. Smoking
2. Second-hand smoke
3. Alcohol dependency
4. Physical inactivity
5. Air pollution
6. Exposure to asbestos
7. Unhealthy diet
8. Ar...

Throughout life most cells in the body grow, multiply and replace themselves. During this process errors or changes called mutations occur. Whereas in normal cells growth and development are controlled, in cancerous cells when certain mutations occur, cells become abnormal and continue to grow l...