22 Common Cancer Types in Canada

Cancer

Unfortunately, cancer is a widespread issue impacting lives globally.  In Canada, common types of cancer include prostate cancer with older biological males (XY) being most at risk and breast cancer with adult biological females (XX) being most at risk.  Other prevalent cancers in Canada are lung cancer and colorectal cancer.  Basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers are also common forms of cancer, and are associated with repeated exposure to sun UV rays.  Other major risk factors for development of cancer include smoking.  Smoking is widely regarded as the leading cause of cancer, increasing the risk of lung cancer and other types of cancer.  In this unit we will explore the pathogenesis of different cancers, other causative agents, and different forms of treatment.  Prevention strategies will also be discussed which include avoiding smoking and second-hand smoke exposure.