- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- Cancer WPRO - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cancer is a generic term for a large group of diseases that can affect any part of the body One defining feature of cancer is the rapid creation of abnormal cells that grow beyond their usual boundaries which can then invade adjoining parts of the body and spread to other organs Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world, particularly in developing countries In the WHO
- Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Principaux faits sur le cancer dans le monde, ses causes, ses facteurs de risque, les traitements existants et sur les recommandations de l'OMS
- World Cancer Day
Each year 4 February is commemorated as World Cancer Day Today marks twenty-five years of signing the Charter of Paris Against Cancer at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millenium On this year’s World Cancer Day themed United by Unique, which is a reminder of the collective commitment against cancer, WHO acknowledges every patient’s unique experiences and the value of people
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