CANCERCOME, LET US KNOW IT

BETTER!!

• HEALTHY LIFE CHOICES

• EARLY DETECTION

• TREATMENT FOR ALL

• QUALITY OF LIFE

WHY SHOULD WE KNOW ABOUT

CANCER?

•The estimated numberof new cancers in Indiaper year is about•1.1 million and over•6.8 lac people die ofcancer each year.

• It is estimated that Globalcancer burden is about•14.1 million new cancercases diagnosed every yearand over• 8.2 million people diefrom cancer each year in theworld.

Source: GLOBOCAN 2012, IARC

IS CANCER 100% CURABLE???????YES…….…IF DETECTED EARLY!!!!

• Early detection of cancer is veryimportant because at the timewhen cancer starts developing inhuman body, in most of the cancercases depending on the type ofcancer it doesn’t show any earlysymptoms like Jaundice, Malaria,etc..

• And also if cancer is detected and treated at the early stage then it is 100% curable.

WHAT IS CANCER?

•Cancer is a disease caused by an

uncontrolled division of abnormal cells

in a part of the body.

•The cancer cells keep on growing and

making new cells. They crowd out

normal cells.

•A malignant growth or tumor resulting

from such a division of cells causes

problems in the part of the body

where the cancer started.

WHY IS CRAB ( )THE SYMBOL OF CANCER?

• “Cancer” is the Latin word for crab.

• In its natural habitat, a crab is a fast, resilient decapod crustacean that springs to action and moves in multiple directions.

•Similarly cancer spreads

from the place at which

it first arose as a primary

tumor to distant

locations in the body.

HOW DOES IT SPREAD IN OUR BODY?

•The cells within malignant tumors have the ability to invade neighboring tissues and organs, thus spreading the disease.

•It is also possible for cancerous cells to break free from the tumor site and enter the bloodstream, spreading the disease to other organs.

•This process of spreading is called metastasis.

STAGES OF CANCER•Stage 0 : Carcinoma in situ

•Stage I : Cancers are localized to one part of the body.

•Stage II : Cancers are locally advanced.

•Stage III : Cancers are also locally advanced. The specific criteria for Stages II and III differ according to diagnosis.

•Stage IV : Cancers have often metastasized, or spread to other organs or throughout the body.

WHICH PARTS OF THE BODY ARE AFFECTED BY CANCER?

•Almost all the major parts of our body may be affected by cancer.

5 Most Frequent Cancers

Male Female Both sexes

Oral cavity Breast Breast

Lung Cervix uteri Cervix uteri

Stomach Colon, Rectum Oral cavity

Colon, Rectum Ovary Lung

Others-Pharynx Lip, oral cavity Colon, Rectum

CAUSES OF CANCER

AVOID

HARMFUL EFFECTS OF TOBACCO

HARMFUL EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL

SYMPTOMS OF CANCER

‽ A lump or hard area in the breast‽ A change in a wart or mole

‽ A persistent change in digestive and bowel habits

‽ A persistent cough or hoarseness

SYMPTOMS OF CANCER

‽Unexplained loss of weight

‽A wound that has not healed for a long time‽ Abnormal Bleeding per vagina

‽Blood loss from any natural orifice

WHICH TREATMENT IS BEST FOR CANCER???

•When initially diagnosed with cancer, a cancer specialist (called an oncologist) will provide the patient with cancer treatment options.

•He or she will recommend the best treatment plan based on the type of cancer, how far it has spread, and other important factors like age and general health.

•Ultimately, it is the patient who makes the treatment decisions based on doctor's recommendations, possible second opinions, and other information gathered from qualified professionals.

TREATMENT OF CANCER

•There are four standard methods: Surgery, Radiation therapyChemotherapy, and immunotherapy/biologic therapy.

APPROACHES TO CONTROL CANCER

•There are four principal approaches to cancer control:1. Prevention2. Early Detection3. Diagnosis and Treatment4. Palliative Care

PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE!!

EARLY DETECTION

•Early detection of cancergreatly increases the chances for successful treatment.

•There are two major components of early detection of cancer: •education to promote early diagnosis•screening.

PROPER DIAGNOSIS

•Recognizing possible warning signs of cancer and taking prompt action leads toearly diagnosis

•Early diagnosis is particularly relevant for cancers of the breast, cervix, mouth, larynx, colon and rectum, and skin.

•Screening is the presumptive identification of unrecognized disease or defects by means of tests, examinations, or other procedures that can be applied rapidly.

GOOD TREATMENT

•Take good treatment as perthe oncologists advice.

•We can use Insuranceschemes and BPLcertificates for availing freetreatment.

•Train tickets are also issued free for the patient and at concessional rates for the attendant.

PALLIATIVE CARE

•This is the care and supportgiven to improve the quality of life of patients.

•Psychological, social, andspiritual problems are taken care of.

•Palliative care is given throughout a patient’s experience with cancer. It should begin at diagnosis and continue through treatment, follow-up care, and till the end of life.

SPREAD AWARENESS•Know cancer better.

•Work as a volunteer.

•Tell friends and other people about cancer.

•Conduct seminars, workshops, walks etc.

•Put up posters, banners.

SO JOIN US IN THE FIGHT….

LET US SPREAD AWARENESS!!!!THANK YOU