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Men and women differ from each other in many ways, starting from the organs in their bodies to the emotions they wear on their sleeves. Thus, even a disease like cancer that's more influenced by genetics, biology or even lifestyle habits, affect men and women differently, too.A statistical study by the World Health Organization depicts that cancer affected women more than it affected men; however, as per the World Cancer Report 2014, cancer annihilated more men than women.
Some type of cancers predominantly affects only one gender. The researchers removed certain cancers from their equation namely sex-specific cancers, such as prostate and cervical cancer, breast cancer which mainly affects women, although men too can get it and lung cancer which affects 8,000 more men than women each year. This particular gender gap is mysterious because theres no significant biological reason as to why men should be more susceptible to many types of cancer than women. What could perhaps be the cause?
The female sex hormone, Estrogen, which shields women from cardiovascular diseases, plays a vital role in curbing Cancer in women. Experts have pointed out two possible explanations as to why cancer acts biased on the basis of gender.
It is about the fight against cancer and not the fright. There is scope for negotiation in everything. An early detection, a healthier lifestyle, and regular checks can keep you informed and aware.
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