- Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO fact sheet on cancer providing key facts and information on figures, causes, risk factors, prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, palliative care, WHO response
- Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, accounting for an estimated 9 6 million deaths, or 1 in 6 deaths, in 2018 Lung, prostate, colorectal, stomach and liver cancer are the most common types of cancer in men, while breast, colorectal, lung, cervical and thyroid cancer are the most common among women
- Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Worldwide, in 2015, the 5 most common types of cancer that kill women are (in the order of frequency): breast, lung, colorectal, cervical and stomach cancers Worldwide, only about 14% of people who need palliative care currently receive it
- Cáncer - World Health Organization (WHO)
El cáncer es la segunda causa de muerte en el mundo Ocasiona cada año 10 millones de defunciones Aproximadamente, una de cada seis defunciones en el mundo se debe a esta enfermedad
- Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cancer affects everyone – the young and old, the rich and poor, men, women and children – and represents a tremendous burden on patients, families and societies Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world Yet, many of these deaths can be avoided Between 30-50% of cancers are preventable by healthy lifestyle choices such as avoidance of tobacco and public health measures
- Lung cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Key facts Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, accounting for the highest mortality rates among both men and women Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, responsible for approximately 85% of all cases Lung cancer is often diagnosed at advanced stages when treatment options are limited Screening high risk individuals has the potential to allow early
- Cáncer - World Health Organization (WHO)
«Cáncer» es un término amplio utilizado para aludir a un conjunto de enfermedades que se pueden originar en casi cualquier órgano o tejido del cuerpo cuando células anormales crecen de forma descontrolada, sobrepasan sus límites habituales e invaden partes adyacentes del cuerpo y o se propagan a otros órganos Este último proceso se denomina «metástasis», y es una importante causa
- Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cancer is a generic term for a large group of diseases characterized by the growth of abnormal cells beyond their usual boundaries that can then invade adjoining parts of the body and or spread to other organs
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