<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Mr Sharma had a little non painful lump in his throat. Later it became painful and cancerous. Which among the following statement is incorrect about cancer?

The correct option is B Cancer is an acute disease.
Cancer is a chronic disease. It is caused due to abnormal growth of cells. The disease lasts for long or lifetime. Chronic diseases can hinder the health of a person by attacking the immune system and weakening the body. Acute diseases on the other hand, lasts for a shorter period of time. E.g., common cold, flu, etc.