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Get to Know Cancer

Get to Know Cancer. Presented by RockWell. Overview. What is cancer? Statistics Causes and risk factors Prevention Management Summary. What is cancer?. Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body, malignant tumor.

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Get to Know Cancer

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  1. Get to Know Cancer Presented by RockWell

  2. Overview • What is cancer? • Statistics • Causes and risk factors • Prevention • Management • Summary

  3. What is cancer? • Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body, malignant tumor. • Normally, cells multiply and die off when needed. Cancer is when this process goes wrong. • It can happen in almost any organ or tissue in the body.

  4. What is cancer? • There are12.7 million new cancer cases and 7.6 million deaths globally each year. • Men: prostate, lung, and colon • Women: breast, lung and colon • Lung cancer has the highest death rate for both men and women.

  5. Causes/Risk Factors • Chemicals, environmental toxins, radiation • Obesity, lack of exercise/poor diet • Excessive alcohol consumption • Sunlight exposure • Genetics/hormones • Viruses • Many causes are still unknown.

  6. Symptoms • Symptoms specific to type of cancer. • Many cases are asymptomatic until it’s too late. Making it very important to get regular screenings as recommended by your doctor.

  7. Preventative measures • Healthy diet and regular exercise • Limiting alcohol consumption • Maintaining a healthy weight • Minimizing exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation

  8. Preventative measures • Not using tobacco products • Reducing sun exposure, especially if you burn easily • Get screenings and take notice of changes!

  9. Management/Recovery • Cancer treatment varies between types and stages of cancer. • Chemo and radiation therapies can decrease immune function. It is important to take measures to improve your immune system.

  10. Summary • Know your risk factors and minimize the controllable risks. • Get screened regularly and take notice of changes in your body. • Practice preventative measures. • Contact your doctor with any questions you have!

  11. Activity • Read this article on Free-radicals and Antioxidants. • http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/how-antioxidants-work1

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