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What is cancer? What precautions should be used when a person is suffering from cancer?
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Cancer is abnormal uncontrolled proliferation of cells usually triggered by some carcinogens which leads to unchecked growth. The most common avoidable cause is tobacco, one must avoid. Go for regular screening or check up for early diagnosis, eat healthy food and if one suffers from cancer then should take treatment as per the standard guidelines.
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