There are billion of cells in the human body. Normally they grow in a well-regulated pattern. But when cancer sets in, a group of cells, suddenly starts multiplying and form a tumour or lump. As the tissue progresses in the degree of malignancy, it invades the original site where it has occurred and through blood vessels or lymphatic channels can reach distant part of the body and damage them irreversible. 

• TYPES OF CANCER 

various types of cancer are: 

1. Blood cancer 
2. Larynx cancer 
3. Cervical cancer
4.  Prostate cancer 
5. Skin cancer 
6. Oral cancer
7. Lung cancer 
8. Breast cancer
9. Colon cancer 
10. Liver cancer

• CAUSES OF CANCER 

Main cause of cancer of cancer are: 

1. Prolonged chewing of tobacco 
2. Heavy smoking 
3. Excessive drinking 
4. Poor oral hygiene 
5. Air and water pollution 
6. Deficiency in diet 

• SIGNS OF CANCER 

The signs of cancer are: 

1. A lump in body
2. A persistent sore throat 
3. A change in a mole 
4. A prominent new spot on the skin 
5. Weight loss 
6. Frequent difficult in swallowing 
7. Persistent indigestion 
8. Loss of appetite 
9. A constant cough or hoarseness 
10. Persistent diarrhoea or constipation 
11. Vomiting and coughing of blood 
12. Blood in urine or bowel movement 
13. Abnormal vaginal bleeding 

Early warning signs due to gutka and tobacco chewing are: 

1. Any sore and ulcer on tongue, cheek or gums that does not heal 
2. Repeated bleeding in the mouth 
3. Red and white patches on the lip or mouth 
4. Numbness in the mouth 
5. A lump of swelling anywhere in the mouth or neck 
6. Difficulty in speech

Warning signs of lung cancer are:

1. Pain in chest 
2. Lump in neck  
3. Change in voice 
4. Coughing out blood 
5. Increasing cough and breathlessness 

• CANCER PREVENTIVE MEASURES 

To prevent cancer: 

1. Avoid smoking & Wines 
2. Avoid tobacco & Gutka 
3. Maintain good oral hygiene
4. Avoid diet high in process and preserved meat 
5. Avoid smoked and salted food 
6. Avoid obesity 
7. Handle asbestos and dyes with care 
8. Go for Regular checkups 
9. Go for early treatment on detection 

• THE CONTRIBUTION OF YOUTH TOWARDS SOCIAL WELFARE 

Youth may contribute towards social welfare by 

1. Developing Leadership 
2. Doing community service
3. Working for National and cultural Integration
4. Promoting Education and Literacy 
5. Working for Improving & protecting Environment 
6. Promoting Health Care and Family Welfare 
7. Involving in physical Education and Adventure Training 
8. Contributing in Old Age Care 
9. Helping in Watershed and Waste Land Development

• TRETMENT OF CANCER 

Most cancer are treated by the combination of procedure, surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy and immunotherapy. 

1. surgery : Tumours are removed by surgery to check further spread of cancer cells. 
2. Radiotherapy : Tumours cells are irradiated by lethal does of radiation while protecting the surrounding normal cells 
3. Chemotherapy : Several chemotherapy drugs are used to kill cancer cells. But their side effects like hair loss, anaemia are also reported. 
4. Immunotherapy : Biological response modifiers like alpha - interferons are used to activate the immune system and help in destroying the tumour. 

These tips are help and encourage toward cancer patient. 

Thank you  !