Cancer -uncontrollable growth of abnormal growth of abnormal cells.

1. Cancer-uncontrollable growth of abnormal growth of abnormal cells. *1st leading cause of death is a heart attack *Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death among adults *Between 5-10% of cancers are hereditary.

2. Tumor -abnormal mass of tissue that has no natural role in the body. Types of Tumors: Benign tumors- non cancerous, grow slowly surrounded by a membrane preventing them to spread from site. Benign can be dangerous only if it interferes with normal body functions. Ex (Brain tumor- can block blood flow.) Malignant- cancerous, spreads through body.

3. Vocabulary Words… Metastasis- The spread of cancer from the point where it originated to the other parts of the body. Carcinogen- a cancer causing substance (ex: cigarette smoke, ultraviolet light-tanning) 60% of all concerns can be prevented through lifestyle choices. Tobacco use- major cause of cancer deaths in the US and the most preventable. Nearly 1 in 5 deaths to smoking or exposure to Second hand smoke.

4. Types of cancer: Lymphomas- cancers of the immune system. Leukemias- cancers of the blood-forming organs. Carcinomas- cancer of the glands and the body linings, including skin and the linings of digestive tract and lungs. Sarcomas- cancers of connective tissues, including bones, ligaments, and muscles. Reproduction Cancer- * Prostate > Males(15-20) * Testicular> Males( 50^) * Cervical>Women(15-20) * Breast>Women( 40^)

5. Types of Cancer Cancer Factors Symptoms Screening

6. Diagnosing Cancer: Regular physical exams, going once a year to Doctor Self-exams once a month Be familiar w/ your own body

7. Warning signs: Bowel changes A sore that doesn’t heal Unusual bleeding or discharge Obvious change in wart or mole

8. Prevention Know you health history Do self exams Avoid sunburn Check ups Don’t smoke & exercise regularly

9. Treatments: Surgery- is the standard method of removing tumors or affected area. Radiation- uses energy from radium that can pinpoint and penetrate a tumor. The energy destroys the tumor by damaging DNA inside cell nuclei. This is usually done in an area that is an awkward place( head, neck) Risk: Radiation damages the normal cells in it’s path. Chemotherapy- use of anticancer medications to treat cancer. They are administered through IV injection and only attack the abnormal cells. Hormone Therapy- when specific hormones are injected into the patient to prevent abnormal cells from being able to reproduce and continue to grow.