Question by Insomniac: Some Questions about cancer…plzplzplz help!!THNX?
heyyz….i want to ask a few things about cancer hoping u answer me.

1.What are some kinds of cancer??
2.How does a person get affected by cancer??
3.What are some cures for cancer if it was discovered early??
5.If a person has cancer,he must sleep in the hospital??
6.What are the ribbons colours for each cancer??
7.Can a person get cured frm cancer??

Best answer:

Answer by skeptikos
1. pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer, testicular cancer, lung cancer
2. Being exposed to radiation, carcinogens, genes (hereditary)
3. surgery, chemotherapy, radiation
4. I guess you forgot four
5. No, you could be at home if you have cancer, but if it’s too complicated and you need more care you may need to stay at the hospital
6. pink= breast cancer
7. Yes, you can be cured.

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