Evaluation of Antitumor Activities of Extracts of non-edible parts of some plants common in Egypt: in vitro and in vivo Tests.

Abstract

Cancer is defined as a non-pathogenic division of cells, and it can happen in any part of the body, cancer cells can move from their main place in the body to other places in it. The percentage of tumours that occur in epithelial tissue is estimated at about 85%, and it is known as "carcinoma". As for the types that occur in mesoderms such as bone and muscles, it is known as "sarcoma". Each type of cancer differs from others according to its origin i.e. the skin cancer differs in its appearance and properties from lung cancer.

Cancer is ranked as the second diseases all over the world, as it is considered one of the most important causes of death globally, according to the classification of the World Health Organization and the number of deaths continues to increase year after year. Therefore, efforts are constantly being made at the global level to reduce mortality.

There are many types of cancer and their number exceeds one hundred. The most important types of cancer common in males in Egypt are liver cancer, bladder, lung, blood, and prostate, while females are breast cancer, liver, blood, ovary and colon.