cancer causation , prevention and screening .pptx

Presentation about cancer prevention and screening

1. CANCER An overview Air Cmde Pradeep Jaiswal DPMO HQ Maintenance Command Surgical Oncologist

2. What is Cancer? Cancer is a class of diseases in which a group of cells have: - uncontrolled growth (division beyond the normal limits) - invasion (grows into and destroys adjacent tissue) - and sometimes metastasis (spread to distant locations in the body).

3. RISE IN CANCER INCIDENCE

4. CANCER WORLD MAP

5. WHAT CAUSES CANCER ?

6. Cancer risk amongst smokers is 2-10 times higher

7. Oral Tobacco

8. Alcohol and cancer risk

9. Cancers Related to Obesity

10. Infectious agents causing cancer

11. Low dose radiation exposure

12. Does cellphone cause cancer

13. Indiscriminate Pesticide Use

14. Hormone therapy

15. Genetic Factors

16. WHEN TO SUSPECT CANCER

17. Cancer Symptoms Many cancers have minimal or no symptoms early in the course of the disease. The American Cancer Society suggests immediate attention to any of the following: A change in bowel or bladder habits A sore that does not heal Unusual bleeding or discharge from any place A lump in the breast or other parts of the body Chronic indigestion or difficulty in swallowing Obvious changes in a wart or mole Persistent coughing or hoarseness

18. Difficulty in opening mouth

19. Growth on undersurface of tongue Ulcer on angle of mouth

20. Breast cancer symptoms

21. EARLY CANCER DETECTION AND PREVENTION

22. Cancer screening We can screen for many types of common cancers. Screening includes both physical examination and special testing. The goals of screening are to: Find precancerous changes which can be treated before cancer develops Detect cancer early when treatment is more effective

23. Self-breast exam monthly, starting at age 20 Clinical breast exam every 3 years for women age 20-39 every year starting at age 40 Annual mammograms , starting at age 40 Breast cancer Screening

24. Leukoplakia (white patch in mouth ) Erythroplakia ( red patch in mouth)

25. Colo Rectal Cancer Screening

26. CANCER PREVENTION

27. Primary Prevention Of Cancer Three of the most significant health behaviors involved in the primary prevention of cancer and other chronic diseases are: Avoidance of tobacco use Avoidance of excessive alcohol use Healthy diet and nutrition Regular exercise

28. Cancer Prevention - Tobacco Smoking damages nearly every organ in the human body, is linked to at least 15 different cancers, and accounts for some 30% of all cancer deaths Source: American Cancer Society website

29. Maintain healthy dietary habits

30. Protect from excessive sun exposure

31. Cervical Cancer Vaccine

32. TREATMENT OF CANCER

33. Cancer Treatment Radiotherapy Chemotherapy Surgery

34. Primary breast reconstruction

35. Carcinoma oral cavity operated with reconstruction

36. Forehead Flap Reconstruction

37. Limb Salvage for Bone Sarcomas

38. HIPEC

39. Robotic Surgery

40. RADIOTHERAPY

41. First Generation Cobalt Machines

42. approximately Linear Acclerators ( second generation )

43. CHEMOTHERAPY

44. Cold Caps

45. Chemoports

46. Newer therapies Targeted therapy Immunotherapy CART cell therapy

47. FINALLY

48. What To Do Now – Take Control! Know your cancer facts Talk to your provider Get screened for cancer Protect yourself from exposures known to be associated with cancer Eat a healthy diet Be active Maintain your weight Be tobacco free Avoid overuse of alcohol

49. Lance Armstrong Renowned Cyclist Diagnosed as Testicular Cancer -1996 Completely Cured Won Tour De France 7 times 1998-2005

50. THANK YOU