CH - Cancer

#2 cause of death in the United States

Prostate 26% , Lung 12%

Breast 30%, Lung 13%

1. Cancer in deaths (Men and Women 22%)

2nd Leading killer in Men (11%)

2nd Leading killer in Women (15%)

3rd Leading killer of all groups ((M:9%) (W:8%))

4th Leading killer of all groups (8%)

5th leading killer in Men (6%) and 7th in Women (3%)

6th leading killer in Men (4%) and 8th in Women (3%)

7th leading killer in Men (4%)

5th leading killer in Women (5%)

6th Leading killer in Women (4%)

8th leading killer in Men (4%)

9th leading killer of all groups (3%)

10th leadinf killer of all groups (3%)

1.9 million diagnosed yearly, 44% will die from the diagnosed, kills more children than any other disease (Brain tumor and Leukemia (can be saved 2/3 if diagnosed early)

Basal cell and Squamous cell

most curable cancer

pre-cancer

condition where there is an uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal (mutated) cells

Carcinogen; removing control from cell's nucleus

tumor (neoplasm)

slightly abnormal, non-cancerous, not life-threatning

cancerous, life threatening

local spread of cancer cells that crowd out healthy cells (signs and symptons present)

spreading of cancer cells to other parts of the body through the blood stream and Lymph system (Cure rate drops dramatically)

Tobbacco Smoke (Tar), Asbestos Dust, coal (tar)

Difficult to detect, (persistent cough chest pain, blood in sputum) 14-16% survival rate

1 in 8 women in lifetime (small % before 30 then doubles every 5 years) (majority over 50)

ACS 3 part Program, Monthly self exam, physics an exam every 3 years, mammogram each year after 40 (survival rate 90%)

prostate gland produces seminal fluid (1 in 11 men lifetime)

Older age over 65, high fat diet, family history

Blood Test, Rectal Exam, Ultrasound (done every year at 50) (98-99% survival rate)

Most cases occur over age 50

High Fat Diet, Low fiber diet, family history

bleeding from rectal or in stool, polyps (small tumors), change in bowel habits , Recommended rectal exam at age 40 and every 50 years starting at 50

Local 90%, Regional 72%, Distant 12%

most common; 800,000 new cases yearly and 32,000 new cases of melanoma

excessive sun exposure, fair skin, family history

basal/squamous cell (surface) pale, waxy like, or red patches, melanoma enlarged irregular color changing mode,

avoid Tobacco Tar, Protect skin from the sun (spf > 15), avoid occupational carcinogens, follow screening recommendations, exercise regularly, dietary defense (high cruciferous vegetables, high fiber, low fat, (less than 30%) and antioxidants (vitamin E and C, beta carotene, selenium, coenzyme, q10)

Vitam E and C, Beta carotene, selenium help protect cell membranes by preventing or reducing impact of free radicals

produce chemical change in cells that may contribute to the development of disease (cancer, cardiovascular )

1. surgery, radiation, 3. chemotherapy, 4. immunotherapy,

excessive nausea, hair loss, nutrient deficiencies, fatigue

Body surface and linings (85% of cancers) (ex: skin, mouth, stomach, colon, lung, breast, prostate, uterus)

connective and fibrous tissue (muscle, bone, cartilage)

skin’s pigment cells (deadly, spreads fast)

liver (deadly)

hormone releasing glands (pancreas, testicles, ovaries)

blood forming bone marrow results in abnormal white blood cell formation and risk of infection

occurs in lymph glands (weakens immune system)

Onco gene (tumor promoting gene), foods (high fat low fiber, nitrates, nitrites), tobacco(tar), radiation ( greater dose, greater risk), occupational (chemicals asbestos, herbicides, radioactivity) viruses, Uv rays, alcohol

HIV and HPV can lead to cancer

skin damage and sun burning

Cause of cancer (high fat low fiber, nitrates and nitrites, preservatives, saccharin)

carcinogen cancer causing agent single exposure causing cell damage

asiste during a slow gradual process

cancer gene that damages cells genetic code

cause of cancer (larger dose, larger risk)