An Overview on Cancer: Its Causes and Treatment Approaches
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Carcinogen, Chemotherapy, Diagnosis, Side effects, NaturalAbstract
Cancer is a combinatorial disease characterized by uncontrolled cellular proliferation. It is caused when normal cells do not follow the pathway of the cell cycle. It can be caused by several internal as well as external factors which include genetic abnormality, cellular damage, smoke, radiation, etc. These factors are technically termed carcinogens. Cancer is the second leading cause of mortality globally next to cardiac diseases. It can only be controlled by early diagnosis, awareness, and prevention. Several therapies are currently available; including chemotherapy and radiation is the most effective ones, but the side effects associated with them are also the highest. Hence, the researchers are trying to explore a suitable alternative that could have minimum side effects and maximum efficacy. Thus, there is a zest for natural compounds which could act as a potent anti-cancer agent. The current paper is an attempt to address the cause of cancer, treatment approaches, the mechanism underlying them, side effects associated with them.
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