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Cancer can develop in any area of the body, such as the breasts, <\/span>colon<\/span><\/a>, lungs, or bones. It can affect people of any age, but some may be more likely to develop cancer, such as those with a close relative who has or had cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Various diagnostic tests help determine if someone has cancer and if it is at an advanced stage. <\/span>The survival statistics vary, depending on the cancer type, age, and ethnicity, among other criteria. Treatment costs can be expensive if patients opt for out-of-pocket payments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is cancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Cancer is a disease that causes the body’s cells to grow uncontrollably. It can affect the breasts, prostate, or lungs. It can also spread to other parts of the body. The damage or impairment can be fatal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are two types of tumors. Dr. Kevin Huffman, a board-certified bariatric physician, and CEO and founder of<\/span> Bariatric Food Source<\/span><\/a>, explains that \u201cmalignant tumors are the cancerous tumors that are able to spread and invade tissues and form new tumors. These tumors can also grow back sometimes when removed. On the other hand, benign tumors do not invade or spread into other tissues. However, they can be quite large, with some causing serious symptoms such as those that form in the brain.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Several <\/span>symptoms<\/span><\/a> may occur, but they depend on the specific cancer that someone has. Examples of symptoms include:<\/span><\/p>\n