Cancer is a devastating disease - but largely preventable. Its impact can be reduced through basic research and improvements in treatment and care. 'World Cancer Report' presents opportunities for action at the individual, community and national level.
With more than 10 million new cases every year, cancer has become one of the most devastating diseases worldwide. The causes and types of cancer vary in different geographical regions but in most countries, there is hardly a family without a cancer victim
PART 1: THE GLOBAL BURDEN OF CANCER; PART 2: THE CAUSES OF HUMAN CANCER; Tobacco; Alcohol drinking; Occupational exposures; Environmental pollution; Food contaminants; Medicinal drugs; Radiation; Chronic infections; Diet and nutrition; Immunosuppression
With more than 10 million new cases every year, cancer has become one of the most devastating diseases worldwide. The causes and types of cancer vary in different geographical regions but in most countries, there is hardly a family without a cancer victim
PART 1: THE GLOBAL BURDEN OF CANCER; PART 2: THE CAUSES OF HUMAN CANCER; Tobacco; Alcohol drinking; Occupational exposures; Environmental pollution; Food contaminants; Medicinal drugs; Radiation; Chronic infections; Diet and nutrition; Immunosuppression