Science and Education Publishing World Journal of Nutrition and Health 2 4 2014 11 25 Cancer: Role of Nutrition, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Management 48 51 EN Ahmed M. Kabel Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia Maaly A. Abd Elmaaboud JNH2014241 10.12691/jnh-2-4-1 2014 11 11 2014 11 18 2014 11 25 Cancer is characterized by unregulated cell growth. It is one of the most causes of death worldwide. It is attributed to environmental, nutritional and genetic factors. Its clinical presentation varies between local, metastatic and systemic symptoms. Lines of treatment include chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgical removal.