I'm scared...... why young people also can get cancer?

last SG · 2006-10-18T16:28:25+00:00

I have read one book entitled "Immune Power" and it said that there is one kind of cells called NK cells who cling onto cancer cells and inject chemicals ont...

kog SG

my cousin died at 25......
also saw a blog of cancer patient, she is also 25......
my friend's friend, non-smoker, also about the same age - lung cancer

Why the world becomes like this
how to prevent cancer?

doctor says early detection early treatment, more chance of recovery.
But cancer often develops without any symptom, how to detect early?

laurence82 SG

since when cancer is biased against the young only?

go hospital for check up every year lor

like for gals, they always have mammogram for breast cancer detection

kaeden SG

go for health check-up regulary

Ito_^ SG

it has nothing to do with age dude.

quick go and do a health check at your favourite clinic!

SGpork SG

yup..

cancer can be any age lei..who say young ppple wont get..only chance lower nia..

so..yea..who knows..

Rolling Eyes

life is like that..u nv know

kaister SG

For young people to get cancer, it’s likely to be some form of genetic predisposition. If you don’t have a history of cancer in your family, you’re unlikely to get cancer at a young age.

viciouskitty74 SG

I also do not have cancer history in my family. totally none of my families died of cancer. they live to a ripe ugly old age and died or died thru accidents.

But I had cancer at age 30. It was thankfully detected early so It was removed.

Have anyone really questions that it may be our pollution of the environment that triggers these cancers?

missqi SG

Cancer knows no age limits.
Crying or Very sad

oxford mushroom SG

Depends on the type of cancer. Many leukaemias are common in children...cervical cancer affects sexually active women, who can be quite young...

viciouskitty74 SG

Aye...but not all cervical/womb cancer is due to sexual activity.

viciouskitty74 SG

Virgins has that probelm too.

missqi SG

See you heng or sway loh.
Some people smoke tonnes of cigarettes and eat one egg everyday also very healthy.
Some people watch their diet, and don't smoke also tio.
Better live a happy life lah; healthy or not; up to you. Laughing

kaister SG

There are tons of carcinogenic factors (cancer causing) in our environment. Sometimes incidental mutations may allow the cells to proliferate uncontrollable.

Some examples of such factors include our sun (hole in ozone), chemicals, radiation and even chronic inflammation.

In short, it all boils down to luck. Luckily for you, your cancer is benign and readily removable.

May I ask what cancer did you get?

kaister SG

MOST cervical cancers associated with human papilloma virus (same virus that cause genital warts). So ya, technically they are transmitted by sexual activities.

Womb cancers (endometrical cancers) are linked to hormonal exposure. So gals who have their first menses early and their menopause late are at high risk.

ghimpheng SG

anything that is excessive is bad for health and who know you might get some diease from the hospital so many sick patients there

the above post was joking for those who think it is normal post

kaister SG

You're telling people not to go for their regular check up?? You don't have to go to the hospital to check. Just go to your regular GP.

One should always take preventive measures cos' prevention is better than cure.

#$%^&* SG

Dont worry. Eat veggie and fruits, sleep enough, excersice.

mhcampboy SG

I also scared.

But live life to its fullest!! Razz Razz

digicharat SG

human life expectancy is getting longer and longer. so i dun see whats wrong with people dying young. prevent overpopulation. free up more resources. Laughing

viciouskitty74 SG

Sorry, the word is not transmitted.

HPV acceralates the formations of cervical cancer. Any female, as long as you are engage in sexual activity, even with one partner will and can develop cancer.

I trust thats why you capitalised the word MOST.

Truth is, everyone one of us already has cancer cells. The cells only turns bad due to triggers. It can be from food, dieseases or even a simple bump on your bones.

BTW, when is it considered early to have a girls first menses?