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What are the most common types of cancer? The most common type of cancer is: Skin Cancer!

Common cancer types  Most common type of cancer among males:  Prostate Cancer  Most common type of cancer among males ages 15-35:  Testicular Cancer  Most common type of cancer among females:  Breast Cancer

The #1 leading cause of cancer death in both males and females: Lung Cancer

Cancer – Key Terms  Cancer  A disease in which cells divide in an uncontrolled manner  Tumors  Abnormal growth of tissue

Key Terms  Benign  Non-cancerous, does not spread  Malignant  Cancerous, can spread to other parts of the body  Metastasis  The spread of cancer

Key Terms  Carcinogen  A cancer causing substance in the environment  Radon  An odorless, colorless radioactive gas that is released by the rocks and soil and increases your risk of lung cancer  2 nd leading cause of cancer after smoking (

Warning Signs of Cancer (CAUTION)  C hange in bowel or bladder habits  A sore that does not heal  U nusual bleeding or discharge  T hickening or lump in a breast or elsewhere  I ndigestion or difficulty in swallowing  O bvious change in a wart or mole  N agging cough or hoarseness

Risk Factors for Cancer  Family History  Common risk factor for all types of cancer

Risk Factors  Alcohol  Increases the risk of cancer of the liver, throat, mouth, breast, and stomach  Dangerous Chemicals  Wear rubber gloves and a mask when exposed to them

Risk Factors  Tobacco  The most common cause of cancer  Secondhand Smoke  Increases the risk of lung cancer for nonsmokers  Smokeless Tobacco  Increases the risk of cancer of the mouth, gums, and throat

Reduce Your Risks of Cancer…  Fiber  Eating fruit, vegetables, and whole grains is a good way to reduce your risk of colon and rectal cancer  Antioxidants  Found in fruits and vegetables, they prevent against cancer

Reduce Your Risks  Mammogram  X-ray test done to check for breast cancer  Self-Exams  Done monthly to check for breast cancer, testicular cancer, and skin cancer  Pap Smear  Cervical test done to check for cervical cancer in females

Treatment Options for Cancer  Surgery  Most common type of treatment used  Chemotherapy  Treatment for cancer using drugs to kill the cancer cells  Hair loss, weakness, and decrease in appetite are some side effects

Treatment Options  Radiation Therapy  Treatment of cancer using a machine that kills or damages cancer cells  Is very successful in slowing the growth of certain cancers such as cervical cancer  Immunotherapy  An experimental method of treating cancer that uses substances that stimulate the body’s immune system

Purple = Pancreatic Lavender = Survivor Orange = Uterine Periwinkle = Stomach Yellow = Sarcoma Lime = Lymphoma Red & Ivory = Head, Neck, Throat Teal & White =Cervical  Pink = Breast Cancer  Teal = Ovarian Cancer  White = Lung Cancer  Orange = Skin Cancer & Leukemia  Black = Melanoma  Dark Blue = Colon Cancer  Emerald = Liver Cancer  Gold = Childhood Cancer  Grey = Brain Cancer  Light Blue = Prostate Cancer