The National Cancer Institute predicted that doctors would diagnose more than 2 million new cases of cancer in 2025, and more than 618,120 people would die from the disease. The most commonly diagnosed cancers are breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung and bronchus cancer, colon and rectum cancer and melanoma of the skin.
"It is vital to control your cancer risk because cancer is life-threatening and can shorten your lifespan," says Dr. Sandy Kotiah, MD, the director of The Neuroendocrine Tumor Center at Mercy in Baltimore. "Cancer is caused by damage to normal cells that cannot be repaired, so the cells lose control and continue to grow, causing failure of critical organs, such as the lungs and liver."
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Take This One Common Cancer Risk Factor Seriously, Oncologists Beg
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"Smoke from cigarettes, pipes and cigars has dangerous chemicals such as nicotine, benzene, arsenic, formaldehyde, among others, which damage the airways, blood vessels and heart," warns Dr. Amna Sher, MD, a medical oncologist at the Stony Brook Cancer Center. "These chemicals also damage the DNA, which can cause mutations and lead to cancer development".
Secondhand smoke is one reason for this grim statistic. "Secondhand smoke leads to inhalation of dangerous chemicals, which are carcinogens and contribute to the development of lung cancer as well as breast cancer, nasal sinus cavity cancer and nasopharyngeal cancer in adults," Dr. Sher says.
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Research also suggests that long-term wildfire exposure can increase cancer risk.
While smoking exposure's effect on lung cancer is much discussed, Dr. Hiatt warns that it can also contribute to the following types of cancers:
Head and neckBladderEsophagealKidneyUreterStomachLiverCervical and ovarianBowelAcute myeloid leukemiaOh, and smoking can also raise your risk for other chronic illnesses, like heart disease.
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"Avoid inhaling or being around someone actively smoking," Dr. Hiatt adds. "Be proactive in minimizing exposure to other forms of smoke."
People who currently smoke can also take proactive steps to kick the habit for good.
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