Jacqueline Todorov used with permission The big C. Nasty word. In my family, men typically die of heart disease and strokes and the women die of cancer.
Cancer is, however, more predominant in males.
The older one gets, the greater the chance of getting it. There is hope though. If the tumour is localized, it is easier to remove completely. Recent medical studies show that cancer survival rates are steadily rising, due to better treatments methods and early detection and better awareness in the general public about cancer. Cancer begins when one cell in the body becomes abnormal or 'mutates'.