NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
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NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES. CANCER. OBJECTIVES. identify common types of cancer. recognize some causes of cancer. explain ways that cancer can be treated. describe how to reduce the risk of developing cancer. CANCER. Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the United States. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
CANCER
OBJECTIVES
identify common types of cancer.
recognize some causes of cancer.
explain ways that cancer can be treated.
describe how to reduce the risk of developing cancer.
CANCER
Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the United States.
cancer A disease characterized by the rapid and uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells
CANCER
When abnormal cells survive the body’s immune system, they divide and may form a tumor.
tumor A mass of abnormal cells
CANCER
Tumors can be benign or malignant.Malignant tumors can spread to other parts of the body.benign Not cancerous
malignant Cancerous
TYPES OF CANCER
SkinCancer
BreastCancer
ReproductiveOrgan Cancer
LungCancer
Colon andRectal Cancer Leukemia Lymphoma
RISK FACTORS
Heredity, age, lifestyle choices, and environmental factors are some of the risk factors that can increase a person’s risk of cancer.
risk factors Characteristics or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing a medical disorder or disease
RISK FACTORS
Some types of cancer are caused by exposure to carcinogens.carcinogens Substances that cause cancer
RISK FACTORS
EXAMPLESABESTOSCHEMICALS IN TOBACCOULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
DIAGNOSING CANCER
If a suspicious lump or formation is discovered beneath the skin, a biopsy is usually done on the tissue.biopsy The removal of a sample of tissue from a person for examinationX-rays and scanning equipment may be used to detect abnormal cell formations.
WARNING SIGNS
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Change in bowel or bladder habits
A sore that does not heal
Unusual bleeding or discharge
Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere
Indigestion or difficulty swallowing
Obvious change in mole or wart
Nagging cough or hoarseness
The Warning Signs of Cancer
DIAGNOSING CANCER
The ABCDs of Melanoma
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Asymmetry
Border
Color
Diameter
One half doesn’t match the other half.
The border is irregular—edges are ragged or blurred.
The color is not uniform and may contain shades of brown or black and possibly patches of red, white, or blue.
The diameter is larger than the size of a pencil eraser (6mm) or is getting bigger.
TREATING CANCER
The most common cancer treatments are:• Surgery• Radiation therapy• Chemotherapyradiation therapy A treatment that uses X-rays or other forms of radiation to kill cancer cellschemotherapy The use of powerful medicines to destroy cancer cells
TREATING CANCER
When cancer treatment is successful, cancer is in remission.remission When cancer signs and symptoms disappear
TREATING CANCER
Cancer that is in remission is sometimes in danger of a recurrence.recurrence The return of cancer after a remission
Tips for Reducing the Risk of Cancer
AVOID TOBACCO AND ALCOHOLLIMIT SUN EXPOSUREBE PHYSICALLY ACTIVEPERFORM SELF-EXAMINATIONS
