Cancer is a general term for a group of diseases that can affect any part of the body. Other terms used are malignant tumors and vegetations.

A defining feature of cancer is the rapid production of abnormal cells that grow beyond their usual boundaries and can invade adjacent parts of the body and spread to other organs. This process is called metastasis, and metastasis is the leading cause of death from cancer.

Chest tumor disease is one of the most harmful malignant tumors to human health and life at present, especially lung cancer, which has become the first cause of death of cancer patients in many countries.

1. Types of cancer deaths that cause cancer each year

Lung cancer - 1.3 million gastric cancer deaths - 810,000 colon cancer deaths - 640,000 liver cancer deaths - 610,000 breast cancer deaths - 520,000 deaths

2. The most common types of cancer in men and women

Female: Breast cancer; Lung cancer; Cancer of the stomach; Colorectal cancer; Cervical cancer

Male: Lung cancer; Gastric cancer and liver cancer; Colorectal cancer; Esophageal cancer; Prostate cancer; Sort by global death toll

How close are we to cancer? About 7 people were diagnosed per minute

The 27th National Cancer Prevention and Control Publicity Week in 2021

As the most important national first-level society in the field of oncology medicine, the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association (CACA) launched the brand activity of National Cancer Prevention and Control Publicity Week in 1995. So far, it has been successfully held for 26 sessions, and has become China's oldest, largest and most influential brand science popularization activity for cancer prevention and treatment.

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During the publicity week from April 15th to 21th every year, various popular science lectures, free medical consultation, patient education activities, book gifts, media interviews and other activities are held nationwide.

Free free medical treatment for the benefit of the people

It is understood that many hospitals will hold large public benefit activities, then, friends in need can bring their own corresponding examination report to consult, please pay attention to the announcement of nearby medical institutions or major official platforms.

3. Are the symptoms of gastric cancer obvious?

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Tian Yantao, Director of Department of Pancreatic and Gastric Surgery, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

[Expert Tips]

1. There are no specific symptoms in the early stage of gastric cancer;

2. In the advanced stage of gastric cancer, symptoms such as stomachache, heartburn, acid reflux and hiccup may appear;

3, gastric cancer to the late stage, there may be vomiting, hematemesis, hematochezia and other conditions, and even significant weight loss.

The only way to deal with the high incidence of malignant tumors: Early detection, Early diagnosis, Early treatment