Cancer happens when normal cells become cancerous cells that multiply and spread. Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the U.S. But fewer people are dying of cancer now than 20 years ago. Early detection and innovative treatments are curing cancer and helping people with cancer live lo...
Cancer happens when normal cells become cancerous cells that multiply and spread. Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the U.S. But fewer people are dying of cancer now than 20 years ago. Early detection and innovative treatments are curing cancer and helping people with cancer live longer.
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Language: en
Added: Jul 27, 2024
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Introduction to cancer By – kartik gupta
Agenda presentation title 2 Introduction types symptoms treatment statastics
Introduction presentation title 3 What is Cancer? Definition: Cancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body.
Types of cancer presentation title 5 Main Types: Carcinoma : Cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs. Sarcoma : Cancer that begins in the bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels , or other connective or supportive tissue. Leukemia : Cancer that starts in blood-forming tissue such as the bone marrow and causes large numbers of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter the blood. Lymphoma and Myeloma : Cancers that begin in the cells of the immune system. Central Nervous System Cancers : Cancers that begin in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord.
symptoms presentation title 6 General Symptoms: Unexplained weight loss Fatigue Fever Pain Skin changes Specific Symptoms: Changes in bowel or bladder habits (colon cancer) Sores that do not heal (skin cancer) Unusual bleeding or discharge (cervical or endometrial cancer) Thickening or lump in the breast or other parts of the body (breast cancer) Difficulty swallowing ( esophageal cancer)
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Diagnosis of Cancer 9 presentation title
Summary presentation title 10 A plan for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer is a key component of any overall cancer control plan. Its main goal is to cure cancer patients or prolong their life considerably, ensuring a good quality of life.