10 Most Common Types of Cancer in Indonesia, Recognize the Early Symptoms

Kapanlagi.com - Hearing the word cancer, until now it is still the most frightening specter for everyone. This is because cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world. In Indonesia, every year the number of cancer cases continues to increase with various types of cancer being suffered.

Cancer itself is caused by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. This abnormal cell growth can damage normal cells around it and other parts of the body.

There are many factors that can increase the risk of this cancer and almost all parts of the body can be affected. Even not only adults, cancer can also attack anyone regardless of age. Actually, for cancer conditions that are not yet severe, the growth of cancer cells can be inhibited from spreading through intensive treatment. Therefore, regularly checking oneself is one way to detect early. You also need to know that among the many cancers that appear in the medical world, there are several types of cancer that are most common in Indonesia. What are they? Read the following review.

1. Lung Cancer

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Lung cancer is the most commonly found type of cancer in Indonesia. This disease mostly affects males. The causes of lung cancer include smoking, passive smoking, exposure to certain toxins, and family history. Usually, the symptoms of this deadly disease include frequent coughing with blood, chest pain, wheezing breath, and weight loss.

2. Lymph Node Cancer

Lymph node cancer is one of the frequently heard and common types of cancer. This cancer develops in the lymph nodes or lymph glands. There are many symptoms of lymph node cancer. However, what you need to know is the appearance of lumps in certain areas of the lymph nodes, such as the neck, armpit, or groin, without accompanying pain.

3. Blood Cancer or Leukemia

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Furthermore, the type of cancer that often attacks the Indonesian society is blood cancer or commonly known as leukemia. This type of cancer attacks the tissues that form blood cells, including the bone marrow and lymph glands.

In general, scientists still do not know exactly what causes blood cancer. However, experts suspect that changes in DNA can make healthy blood cells become cancerous. It is known that cancer also has a genetic tendency. So if close family members suffer from cancer, you should also be cautious.

4. Breast Cancer

One of the most common types of cancer in women is breast cancer. Breast cancer occurs when cells in the breast grow abnormally and uncontrollably, forming a tumor that feels like a lump. There are several factors that cause breast cancer such as genetic factors, age factors, pregnancy factors, and several other factors.

Breast cancer is often difficult to detect in the early stages due to its small size. A new lump can only be felt if it is large enough. However, not all lumps in the breast mean cancer. Therefore, it is important to undergo further examination.

5. Cervical Cancer

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In addition to breast cancer, a common type of cancer that affects women is cervical cancer. This cancer grows in the cells of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus connected to the vagina.

One of the functions of the cervix is to produce mucus. Cervical cancer is often transmitted through sexual contact with an infected person. Generally, cervical cancer does not show symptoms in the early stages. Symptoms only appear when the cancer has started to spread.

6. Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the prostate gland in men. Typically, this disease is characterized by urinary problems. The causes of prostate cancer include aging, obesity, a diet low in fiber, sexually transmitted diseases, and a family history of prostate cancer.

7. Brain Cancer

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Brain cancer is one type of disease that is also common in Indonesia. Brain cancer itself is the occurrence of abnormal cell growth in the brain that is malignant. This type of cancer also tends to be faster and spread to other parts of the body.

Although the exact cause of brain cancer is not yet known, according to various studies, several factors can cause someone to develop brain cancer, such as genetic factors, environmental pollution, exposure to radiation, and smoking habits.

8. Skin Cancer

The next type of cancer that is often experienced is skin cancer. Abnormal cell growth can also occur in the skin tissue. As a result, the skin will experience damage in the form of lumps, spots, and abnormal moles.

Skin cancer usually occurs on the scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, arms, and hands. It appears as red spots or lesions with scaly and crusty surfaces.

9. Liver Cancer

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Liver cancer is a cancer that originates from the liver organ and is also one of the most common types of cancer in Indonesia. The condition of liver cancer occurs when cells inside the liver mutate and form tumors.

The causes of liver cancer are known to range from congenital defects since birth, hepatitis C and B infections, alcohol consumption, to cirrhosis. Obesity and fatty liver disease are also associated with this type of cancer.

10. Bladder Cancer

Lastly, the most common type of cancer is bladder cancer. The bladder itself is an organ located in the lower middle part of the abdomen. This organ functions to store urine before it is expelled from the body through a channel called the urethra. The occurrence of bladder cancer begins with the growth of abnormal cells. Common symptoms of this cancer include blood in the urine, burning sensation during urination, and a small and intermittent urine flow.

Those are some of the most common types of cancer in Indonesia. Therefore, make sure to always live a healthy lifestyle to avoid cancer. Hopefully, it is beneficial.

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