How cancer is serious , death depends on your cancer type and which parts of your body are affected. Some cancers start in or spread to a part of the body that does something essential for life.
The cancer that grows in the digestive system can block it, or partly block it. If you can't eat and drink, you are less able to cope with other problems, such as infection. Cancer in the bones can cause calcium to be released into the bloodstream.High levels of calcium can cause you to become unconscious and eventually die. The liver is the chemical factory of the body. It carries out many tasks and is very important .
Cancer is the second leading cause of death among Americans. An estimated 552,200 Americans died of cancer in 2000. Each year, cancer costs our nation an estimated $107 billion in health care expenditures. The importance is even it cost so much money still helpful to every one , over due makes some money as well .
The solution of this all burden is medicine but there are no cures for cancer even a medicine , but there are treatments that may cure you. Treatment plans that are tailored to the type of cancer, how advanced it is, your overall health, and your preferences. Many people are treated for cancer and live out the rest of their life, and others die of other causes. It's smart to consider every treatment that might save your life or make you feel better.
There are many scientist and doctors whose cooperating in making medicine for cancer . Furthermore , helping each makes a great team. Teaming up is the best way to eliminate the burden-cancer . To all have a cancer please don't lost hope .
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