Cáncer

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Cáncer

Nombres alternativos:

Carcinoma; Tumor maligno

Prevención:

Una de las mejores maneras de prevenir el cáncer es dejar de fumar o masticar tabaco. Muchos tipos de cáncer se pueden prevenir evitando otros factores de riesgo como la exposición excesiva a los rayos del sol y el uso compulsivo de bebidas alcohólicas.

Los exámenes para cáncer, como la mamografía, el examen de las mamas para cáncer de mama y la colonoscopia para cáncer de colon, pueden ayudar a detectar estos cánceres en su etapa temprana cuando son más fáciles de tratar. Algunas personas en alto riesgo de desarrollar ciertos tipos de cáncer pueden tomar medicamentos para reducir su riesgo.

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