Cancer.gov - What Is Cancer? - NCI - National Cancer Institute

Possible symptoms of cancer are as follows: A persistent cough or hoarseness in a smoker. A persistent change in digestive and bowel habits. Rapid change in the form, appearance and growth of a mole or wart. A hard area in the breast. Excessive loss of blood during monthly period in women. A swelling or sore throat that does not heal easily.

The chance of survival depends on the type of cancer and extent of disease at the start of treatment. [10] In children under 15 at diagnosis, the five-year survival rate in the developed world is on average 80%. [19] For cancer in the United States, the average five-year survival rate is 66%. [5]

Medical science has advanced greatly in the last few decades and found the treatment for most forms of cancers. The process of treatment depends on the type and stages of cancer. Some of the common treatment includes surgery, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, and radiation therapy.