Cancer prevention
Cancer Prevention
Cancer prevention (/kænsər prɪˈvɛnʃən/) refers to measures that are taken to lower the chances of getting cancer. In 2020, more than 2 million people were diagnosed with cancer in the United States. Many of these cancers could have been prevented through early detection and lifestyle changes.
Etymology
The term "cancer" comes from the Latin cancer meaning "crab" or "creeping ulcer." The term "prevention" comes from the Latin praeventio meaning "anticipation" or "forethought."
Types of Cancer Prevention
Cancer prevention can be divided into two types: primary and secondary.
- Primary prevention is about avoiding the development of cancer in the first place. This can be achieved through lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy diet, and regular exercise.
- Secondary prevention involves detecting and treating existing cancer before it spreads to other parts of the body. This can be done through regular screenings and check-ups.
Related Terms
- Carcinogen: A substance capable of causing cancer in living tissue.
- Oncology: The study and treatment of tumors.
- Malignant: A term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues.
- Benign: Not cancerous. Benign tumors may grow larger but do not spread to other parts of the body.
- Metastasis: The spread of cancer cells from the place where they first formed to another part of the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cancer prevention
- Wikipedia's article - Cancer prevention
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