Bellringer What does the word cancer make you think of?
Chapter 18 Lesson 3 Cancer p. 484
Cancer Rapid and uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells Can affect people at any age There’s more help than ever before 1 in 4 deaths is cancer related
Tumors- A mass of abnormal cells Benign- Not cancerous (Good) Malignant- Cancerous (Bad) Metastasis- Cancer has spread in the body
Types Skin Cancer Breast Cancer Lung Cancer Lymphoma Reproductive Organs Colon and Rectal Cancer Leukemia
Cause Risk Factors Hereditary Carcinogens Tobacco Radiation Certain Chemicals Certain Pollution
Warning Signs-The CAUTION Method C- Change in bowel or bladder habits A- A sore that does not heal U- Unusual bleeding or discharge T- Thickening of Lump I- Indigestion/Difficulty Swallowing O- Obvious changes in mole or wart N- Nagging cough or Hoarsness
ABCD’s of Melanoma A- Asymmetry B- Border C- Color D- Diameter
Diagnosis and Treatment Biopsy- Removal and testing of potentially cancerous tissue Treatment Surgery Radiation Chemotherapy (Chemo) Immunotherapy Hormone Therapy
Remission- Cancer signs and symptoms disappear Recurrence- Return of cancer
Prevention Nutrition Physically Active Limit Sun Exposure Avoid Harmful Substances