Cancer is one of the most feared diseases of all. At the latest in the course of the rapid progress currently being made in cancer research, it has become clear how complex and individual the question of the development and causes of a “malignant tumor”, as cancer is known in medicine, is. What is certain is that there are certain risk factors which, together with predispositions or even random errors in cell division, cause the information stored in the genes to change and derail the control of cell growth: uncontrolled cell growth begins. Personal risk of cancer can be reduced by avoiding risk factors in one’s life, including smoking, air pollutants and alcohol consumption. Regular cancer screening can help detect the disease early or even prevent its development. Why exactly does cancer develop and what are the options for screening?
