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Does cancer result from genetic mutations-?
Mutating Cells can be a source of Cancer, but not necessarily. All mutating cells do not cause Cancer.
What could a lump on a breast result to?
In Most Cases Breast Cancer.
In what percentage of cases is the biopsy positive for cancer?
In about 70% of cases, the biopsy is positive for cancer.
Most common cancer for men?
Overall, Lung cancer (Carcinoma of lung) is the most common malignant tumour (cancer) in men. Squamous cell type- being the most common type in that (60% of all cases).Carcinoma of prostate (prostate cancer) is the most common cancer in men above 65yrs of age.
What is the most common cancer occurring in men over 50?
Prostate cancer is the single most common malignancy affecting American men over the age of 50; about 220,000 cases are reported each year.
Why does Indonesia have such low rates of lung cancer deaths despite high rates of smoking?
There could be a few factors contributing to this phenomenon. One possibility is that other factors, such as genetics, diet, or lifestyle, may play a role in offsetting the negative effects of smoking on lung cancer risk in Indonesia. Additionally, access to healthcare and early detection of lung cancer may also impact mortality rates. Further research would be needed to fully understand the reasons behind this trend.
How many new cases of cancer are there each year?
There are many new cases of cancer each year. In South Australia the average of people affected with cancer is about 700 people or more per year because of sun radiation. Most of the people in South Australia got cancer during summer time.
If there is no occult blood in stools can you still have cancer?
Yes. The fecal occult blood test is not very sensitive, so it won't detect most cases of colon cancer.
When a city places a lien on property can the city charge interest on the lien amount?
In most cases, yes.
Is breast cancer genetic or caused by the environment?
In most cases it is genetic, but there are some people who have a perfectly healthy family but they still get it.
How do types of lung cancer compare?
Adenocarcinoma of the lung is the most frequent type of lung cancer, accounting for 45% of all cases. This type of cancer can spread (metastasize) earlier than another type of lung cancer called squamous cell carcinoma
What were the mortality and morbity rates for prostate cancer as of 2005?
The ACS reported that nearly 232,000 new cases of prostate cancer would be diagnosed in 2005, causing more than 30,000 deaths, making prostate cancer the second most fatal cancer for men behind lung cancer.
