Cancer

The Medicine shall Cancer used as a synonymous German term for a malignant tumor. Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in women. Around 60 women in Germany, or one in ten women, are diagnosed with it every year. Around 000 women die of breast cancer. 10% of the women affected are younger than 18 years old. Lung cancer is still the most common cause of cancer death in men (the third most common in women).

In over 90% of cases, nicotine consumption is involved in the development of lung cancer. Twenty cigarettes a day increase the risk of developing lung cancer by about 20 to 30 times.

Prostate cancer is diagnosed in approximately 85% of all men, only a small proportion of men suffering from prostate cancer suffer from an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Unfortunately, it is not yet possible to distinguish this aggressive form from the one for which no treatment is necessary.

In Germany, approximately 2 people die of skin cancer (malignant melanoma) each year.

Since the chance of recovery in the early stages is about 100%, we recommend a skin screening during preventive examinations, which we have carried out by a dermatologist whose practice is right next to ours. practice clinic lies.

Colon cancer is the second most common cancer in men and women. Colon cancer can be detected at an early stage, which is why we recommend a screening colonoscopy from the age of 55.

In summary, prevention and early detection help prevent cancer.

It is estimated that around 75% of all cancers can be prevented by a healthy lifestyle. Examples include a healthy diet, not smoking and plenty of exercise.