Cancer occurs when damage to DNA in cells is not repaired properly. This allows cells to grow and divide rapidly. Factors like tobacco, alcohol, poor diet, and chemical exposure can increase the risk. Not everyone exposed develops cancer, but risks are higher with prolonged exposure.

Injuries, falls, or bone fractures do not cause cancer. Sometimes, cancer is detected during a check-up after an injury, leading to the misconception. Cancer is not caused by physical trauma.

No scientific evidence links stress, personality, or attitude directly to cancer. Stress may weaken the immune system, but cancer risk is mainly influenced by genetic and environmental factors.

Cancer is not contagious and cannot spread from one person to another. You cannot catch cancer by touching or caring for someone with the disease. Patients need support, not isolation.

Cancer cure means no signs remain and it is unlikely to return. While complete assurance is rare, long-term cancer-free survival improves the chances that cancer will not come back.

Cancer is not caused by germs. However, long-term infections such as HPV, hepatitis B or C, Helicobacter pylori, or Epstein-Barr virus can increase the risk of certain cancers.

Cancer can occur in both healthy and unhealthy individuals. However, those with weakened immune systems, poor diet, or unhealthy lifestyle choices may face a higher risk.

Yes. Smoking and chewing tobacco are major causes of cancers of the mouth, throat, lungs, oesophagus, stomach, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, cervix, and even blood cancers.

Yes. Alcohol use increases the risk of oral, throat, oesophagus, liver, bowel, and breast cancers. The more you drink, the higher the risk becomes.