Despite all the deadly cancer sufferers, but there are 5 types of the most deadly cancer that is the highest number of deaths as announced by WHO in welcoming the world kenker 2012.
# 5 . Breast cancer ( 460,000 deaths )
Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that grows in the breast tissue . Cancer can begin to grow in the milk glands , milk ducts , fatty tissue and connective tissue in the breast .
In Indonesia , breast cancer is still the number one killer disease in women .
# 4 . Colorectal cancer ( 610,000 deaths )
Colorectal cancer can start growing from the large intestine ( colon ) or the rectum ( end of the colon ) . Initially , almost all colorectal cancers benign ( polyps ) , but over time develop into cancer .
This cancer is a type of cancer the world's third largest in terms of number of sufferers . Colorectal cancer is also the second leading cause of death both worlds , in which the age factor influences.
# 3 . Liver cancer ( 700,000 deaths )
In most cases , the cause of liver cancer due to cirrhosis , which is the end result of chronic liver damage caused by chronic liver disease . Alcohol abuse is the most common cause of cirrhosis of the liver .
# 2 . Stomach cancer ( 740,000 deaths )
Some types of cancer are known to affect the stomach . Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of stomach cancer . The development of cancer is commonly found in the lining of the stomach .
Over time , the presence of this cancer began to fade . Experts think , this decline may be triggered by lifestyle changes such as reducing salt intake and smoking .
# 1 . Cancer Lung ( 1.4 million deaths )
It is the most deadly type of cancer for both men want women. Every year , more people die from lung cancer than breast, colon , and prostate cancer ( though all three combined ) .
Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer . The more cigarettes you smoke per day and the earlier you started smoking , the greater your risk of lung cancer .
There is no evidence to suggest that smoking low tar content can reduce the risk of lung cancer
You need to know , in the span of 2005 and 2015 the World Health Organization ( WHO ) estimates , 84 million people died of cancer . Cancer can be suffered by anyone regardless of age , gender and social status .
In the world Cancer Day which falls every year on 4 February, WHO noted that nearly 80 percent of cancer deaths come from low-income countries and middle . In fact , a quarter of which occurred before the age of 60 years .
Most cases of cancer are generally arise due to habits and unhealthy lifestyle . But by modifying lifestyle , by 30 percent the risk of cancer can be prevented .
Despite Brain Cancer and / or cervical cancer are not included in the list above 5 , but we must remain vigilant and look for effective ways to fight cancer .
