Understanding Cancer: Causes and Treatment Options


Cancer is a disease that can affect various organs in the body due to abnormal growth of cellular tissue. It can be caused by genetic factors, environmental issues or lifestyle choices. However, there are
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Slide1CHRONICDISEASE Cancer Click to Begin
Slide2Cancer• Cancers can grow in various body organs. Cancer • Abnormal growth of cellular tissue. • Can be caused by – Genetics – Environmental issues – Lifestyle choices Click to Continue
Slide3Cancer• Cancer is treated in the following ways or combination of ways: Cancer – Surgery – The newest method involves producing antibodies that specifically destroy the cancer cells – Chemotherapy – Radiation Click to Continue
Slide4Cancer• Three different types of skin cancer Skin Cancer • They are thought to be caused by overexposure to ultra violet rays from the sun • In some cases they can be caused by chemicals Click to Continue
Slide5CancerBasel Cell Carcinoma • Most common type of skin cancer • Very seldom spreads • More common in fair skinned people • Can be diagnosed by a biopsy • Can disfigure face • Treatment: excise (remove by surgery) Click to Continue
Slide6CancerSquamous Cell Cancer • The 2nd most common type of skin cancer • Occurs on fair skinned people • Usually occurs on the face • Diagnosed by biopsy • Can metastasize (grow and spread) • Can disfigure • Treatment: excise (remove by surgery) Click to Continue
Slide7CancerMelanoma Skin Cancer • The most deadly type of cancer • It will metastasize • Very seldom occurs in dark skinned persons • Diagnosed by a biopsy Click to Continue
Slide8CancerMelanoma • Treatment involves excising area • Usually returns • Usually occurs at area where black mole has been • Is the result of a childhood sunburn 20-30 years after the burn Click to Continue
Slide9CancerSkin Cancer Prevention • Limit sun exposure • Use broad brimmed hats • Avoid the sun when it’s high in the sky • Use sun screen of at least SPF 30 • Avoid getting severe sunburn as a teenager or younger Click to Continue
Slide10CancerBreast Cancer • Number 1 cancer in women • Over 200,000 women will develop breast cancer this year • 43,000 will die from it • Screening test should start by age 20 • Women over forty should have a yearly exam Click to Continue
Slide11Cancer• Once mandatory, most health officials now feel that breast exams are optional rather than a mandatory part of a woman's health regiment. Breast Cancer • Everyone agrees that women need to have awareness of their breast tissue and how that tissue should feel. Click to Continue
Slide12CancerBreast Examination Things to observe • Development of a lump • Change in the size or shape of a preexisting lump • Thickening of breast tissue • Discharge from nipple • Skin redness or warmth Click to Continue
Slide13The End