YOGYAKARTA - Cancer not only attacks adults, young people are not spared from the ravages of cancer. However, it is important to know that there are several types of cancer that most often attack young people, one of which is leukemia.
The Most Common Cancer That Attacks Young PeopleAs reported by the official website of the Cancer Support Community Shareing & Careing, cancer can attack teenagers and young adults. This age includes 15 to 39 years. There are several cancers that are quite often found as follows.
LeukemiaLeukemia cancer is a cancer that attacks white blood cells. This cancer is a trigger of death in adolescents and young adults up to 10 percent. There are two types of common leukemia cancer that are found, namely acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
It is not known for sure what triggers this cancer to attack adolescents, but it is possible that the greatest risk is experienced by patients with certain genetics.
LymphomaLymphoma cancer is said to account for 1 out of 5 cases of young cancer. This disease attacks lymphocytes or immune cells. Cancer will attack various areas of the body even in the bone marrow. There are two types of lymphoma cancer, namely Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin, while the type that most often attacks young people, especially ages 15-19 years old, is Hodgkin.
Young people who suffer from Hodgkin's lymphoma will experience symptoms such as fever, weight loss, and swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, or groin.
Breast cancerBreast cancer is often found to attack female patients who are getting older, but the case accounts for 15 percent of cancer cases in adolescents and young adults. Although the potential for breast cancer more often attacks elderly female patients, women of young age must still pay attention to the symptoms so that they can immediately take medical action when symptoms appear strong.
Colon cancerColorectal cancer or colon cancer experienced by young adults is often associated with genetic factors. This means that if you have a parent who has had this cancer, it is very important to pay attention to unusual early symptoms. There are several symptoms that can be observed such as rectal bleeding, loss of appetite, weight loss, to abdominal pain.
Testicular cancerTesticular cancer is the most common in adolescent males. Fortunately, people with this cancer have the highest survival rate compared to other types of cancer. In fact, if testicular cancer strikes, the patient's chances of survival are even higher.
Those are some of the types of cancer that most often attack young people. Visit VOI.id for other interesting information.
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