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5 Most Common Types Of Cancer

While breast cancer accounts for most new cancer cases, lung cancer causes most cancer deaths worldwide.

Written by Longjam Dineshwori | Updated : February 4, 2023 9:01 PM IST

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World Cancer Day

Cancer causes millions of deaths worldwide every year despite the fact that many cancers can be cured and treated effectively if detected early. In 2020, cancer caused nearly 10 million deaths worldwide, according to WHO estimates. The five most common cancers reported worldwide are breast, lung, colorectal, stomach and prostate cancers. While breast cancer topped in terms of new cases of cancer with 2.26 million cases in 2020, lung cancer caused the highest number of cancer deaths in the same year (1.80 million deaths).

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Lung Cancer

Smokers have the greatest risk of developing lung cancer, but it can also occur in people who have never smoked. Apart from smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke, risk factors for lung cancer include family history of lung cancer, radiation therapy, exposure to radon gas, asbestos and other carcinogens.

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Colon And Rectum Cancer

Cancer that affects the large intestine (colon) or the rectum (end of the colon) is called colorectal cancer. Being overweight or obese, smoking, heavy drinking, type 2 diabetes, sedentary lifestyle, a diet high in processed meats are risk factors of colon cancer that can be avoided.  Also Read - Do You Have Emotionally Intimacy with Them? See Signs

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Stomach Cancer

Risk factors associated with stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, include gastroesophageal reflux disease, diet high in salty and smoked foods, Helicobacter pylori infection, gastritis, smoking, polyps in the stomach, and family history of stomach cancer.

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Prostate Cancer

Signs or symptoms of prostate cancer may appear when that disease is more advanced. These include trouble urinating, blood in the urine, blood in the semen, bone pain, losing weight without trying, and erectile dysfunction.  Also Read - Heartbreak: Can It Cause Serious Sickness?