3. Is prostate cancer always fatal?Luckily, approximately 90% of all cancers are identified while they are still in local and regional stages.
Studies say that death rate due to prostate cancer is about 88 U.S men per day. Factors such as rate of growth, extent of the spread of cancer, age, overall health, affordability and response to radiation and chemotherapy also influence the survival chances of a man diagnosed with prostate cancer.
4. Can virus infection cause cancer?Yes. Human Papilloma Virus and Hepatitis B virus are known to cause about 20% of all cancers reported worldwide. HPV infection can result in oropharyngeal, penile, vaginal and oral cancers. Hepatitis B virus infection can end up in liver cancer.
Vaccinations are available in most countries to prevent HPV and Hepatitis B infections and thus prevent cancer.
5. How many types of cancers are currently recognized?Currently, there are more than 100 types of cancer that have been identified. The type of cancer depends on the part of the body affected, which organs contain the cancer cells and how they spread.