CANCER AWARENESS Dr ANKITA SINGH PATEL MBBS,MD(KGMU) FELLOW Tata Memorial Hospital,Mumbai Fortis Research Institute,New Delhi CONSULTANT Apex Hospital Cancer Institute Mob. 9305421547 Email: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.apexhospitalvaranasi.com
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SCENARIO Apex Hospital Cancer Institute Cancer causes 20% of all deaths. Every Year 8 lakh new cases are detected. Every year 5.5 lakh cancer patients die in our country.
FACTS ABOUT CANCER Apex Hospital Cancer Institute 70 – 80 % cancer are detected at late stage . 50% ignorant at early stage. Early detection helps in complete cure of some cancer.
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Apex Hospital Cancer Institute “ Genes load the gun. Lifestyle pulls the trigger.” Elliott Joslyn, MD Apex Hospital Cancer Institute
SMOKING Apex Hospital Cancer Institute
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CAUSES - TOBACCO Khaini , jarda , gutka .
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FAT Apex Hospital Cancer Institute Increase Fat : Breast +Colon
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VIRUS Apex Hospital Cancer Institute Viruses – Hepatitis B ,C , EBV , HPV.
HERIDITARY Apex Hospital Cancer Institute Retinoblastoma Colon Breast Ovary
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SYMPTOMS OF CANCER Apex Hospital Cancer Institute 31 unexplained changes to your body sudden appearance of a lump blood in your urine change to your usual bowel habits . Lump in your breast Coughing, chest pain and breathlessness Changes in bowel habits Bleeding Moles Unexplained weight loss
Laryngeal Cancer WARNING SIGNS Apex Hospital Cancer Institute Persistent hoarseness Soreness in neck Feeling of lump in throat. Difficulty in swallowing
Oral cancer– WARNING SIGNS Apex Hospital Cancer Institute Persistent white or red patches . Any persistent lump or swelling. Fixation of tongue Non healing ulcer Reduced mouth opening.
Lung cancer– WARNING SIGNS Apex Hospital Cancer Institute Chronic cough Coughing out blood Change in voice Chest pain Shortness of breath.
Colorectal cancer – WARNING SIGNS Apex Hospital Cancer Institute Blood in stool Feeling of being bloated Change in bowel habit Constipation
Esophageal cancer – WARNING SIGNS Apex Hospital Cancer Institute Difficulty in swallowing Recurrent indigesion
PROSTATE CANCER Apex Hospital Cancer Institute Trouble urinating Decreased force in the stream of urine Blood in the semen Discomfort in the pelvic area Bone pain Erectile dysfunction
BLADDER CANCER Apex Hospital Cancer Institute Blood or blood clots in the urine ( hematuria ). Pain during urination (dysuria ). Urinating small amounts frequently . Frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs).
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SAY NO TO TOBACCO Apex Hospital Cancer Institute
QUIT SMOKING Apex Hospital Cancer Institute
REGULAR EXERCISE Apex Hospital Cancer Institute
OBESITY AND BODY WEIGHT Apex Hospital Cancer Institute
REDUCE FAT Apex Hospital Cancer Institute
FRENCH FRIES OR CANCER FRIES? Apex Hospital Cancer Institute French fries are made with hydrogenated oils and then fried at high temperatures (80X more fat). They also contain cancer- causing acryl amides which occur during the frying process.
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Increase Fiber Apex Hospital Cancer Institute
Increase Fiber Apex Hospital Cancer Institute Help move potential carcinogens through the intestines faster , absorb bile acids ,
Apex Hospital Cancer Institute Eat More Raw Fruits and Vegetables P hytochemicals support the body's immune system and many have antioxidant properties . FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ALKALIZE YOUR BODY!
Change Your Oil Apex Hospital Cancer Institute Avoid vegetables oils that are high in saturated fats. olive oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, flaxseed oil or walnut oils for cooking, each of which contains good amounts of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and offers a higher ratio of -3 to -6 essential fatty acids
Drink Green Tea Apex Hospital Cancer Institute Green tea and black tea contain the antioxidant-rich polyphenols , which appear to prevent cancer cells from dividing.
DRINK WATER Apex Hospital Cancer Institute 3-4 LITRES water
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REGULAR CHECKUP Apex Hospital Cancer Institute Regular clinical examination. In case of any symptom,don’t ignore , dnt wait…immediately consult doctor.
WHY EARLY DETECTION IS IMPORTANT ? Apex Hospital Cancer Institute Disease detected at early stage produces better results on treatment and even cure.
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BREAST CANCER
Breast Cancer Facts Apex Hospital Cancer Institute 2 nd leading cause of death 2 nd most common cancer Incidence increases with age All women are at risk
Risk Factors for Breast Cancer Apex Hospital Cancer Institute Gender: female (1% males) Age: increases as the women gets older. Relative : (mother or sister) Menstrual history :early onset late menopause Childbirth: first child after the age of 30 or having no child at all. Pregnancy and breastfeeding are protective against breast cancer
Risk Factors for Breast Cancer Apex Hospital Cancer Institute Obesity Diet: Fat Alcohol Lack of Physical Activity ; Stress Radiation Exposure History of cancer: breast, uterus, cervix, ovary Hormones: estrogens in Hormone replacement therapy & Birth control pills Genetics : certain conditions that are inheritated > 70% have no risk factors
What do I need to know? Can I prevent breast cancer? Because no one knows exactly what causes it, there are no SURE ways to prevent breast cancer. However, the following may help to reduce your risk: Maintaining a healthy weight , regular exercise, & a nutritious diet Limiting our exposure to estrogen, alcohol, and smoke Breastfeeding Apex Hospital Cancer Institute
SIGNS OF BREAST CANCER Apex Hospital Cancer Institute
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BREAST CANCER Screening Apex Hospital Cancer Institute Breast self-examination Examination Mammography—the by physician only modality shown to decrease mortality
Screening Apex Hospital Cancer Institute riz Average-size lump found by woman practicing occasional breast self-exam (BSE) Average-size lump found by woman practicing regular breast self-exam (BSE) Average-size lump found by first mammogram Average-size lump found by getting regular mammograms
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Clinical Breast Examination Apex Hospital Cancer Institute Performed by doctor or trained nurse practitioner Annually for women over 40yrs At least every 3 years for women between 20 and 40 yrs Apex Hospital Cancer Institute
Mammography Apex Hospital Cancer Institute X-ray of the breast Has been shown to save lives in patients 50-69
ANTI- CANCER
H ow Do we Treat … Radiotherapy Surgery Chemotherapy Targeted therapy Hormonal therapy
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Chemotherapy U se of antineoplastic drugs to kill and destroy TUMOR CELLS. 85 AP EX HOSPITAL CANCER INSTITUTE.
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TAKE HOME MESSAGE 91 Cancer is preventable improve your lifestyle and diet Cancer is curable if detected early and treated promptly. Cancer can be treated at any stage.
92 BE ALERT , BE VIGILANT , SAVE LIVES
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