1. Ms. Kelly 8th Grade Health
CANCER
Ms. Kelly
8th Grade Health

2. Journal #6:
Have you personally been affected by cancer? (I.e.: You, yourself, had a scare, maybe a family member, friend, coach, etc.) If so, explain your connection as you feel comfortable…
If you don’t have a personal connection, discuss how you might feel if someone you knew was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness…

3.
THON 2016 Promo Video
THON 2013 Promo Video
ELI’S STORY
Hatters Play 4 A Cure

4. Journal:
Record your reactions to the short videos you just watched… How do they make you feel? Bring about any emotions? Etc…

5. Oncology
Study and treatment of cancer
Over 100 types

6. MOST COMMON TYPES

7. New Cases vs. Death Rates

8. Definition Groups of abnormal cells that multiply out of control
Due to something wrong with size, shape, or DNA/function

10. Tumors Group of cells that grow together to form a mass
No apparent function
BENIGN: grows harmlessly without spreading
MALIGNANT: Abnormal cells that spread to other parts of the body (CANCEROUS!)

11. BENIGN
MALIGNANT

12. Journal:
React the following statistics. How do they make you feel? Are you surprised, do they shock you, etc.?
In 2014, about 585,720 Americans are expected to die of cancer (almost 1600 people per day). It is the second most common cause of death in the US.
The 5-year survival rate for all cancers between 2003 and 2009 is 68% (up from 49% in the 70s).
Source: American Cancer Society

13. Metastasis
Spreading of cancer from localized area to other parts of the body via lymph and blood

14. Biopsy
Removal of a small amount of tissue for examination under a microscope

15. JOURNAL:
You completed the “Faces of Cancer” activity last class… explain what you learned from the activity. Consider:
Trends, if any, you noticed (re: family history, age, etc.)
Risk factors (certain ones more common than others)
Etc…

16. Causes of Cancer ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGICAL
CARCINOGENS: cancer-causing agents
Alcohol
Smoke/chewing tobacco
Radiation (X-Rays)
Nitrites (smoked meats)
Sun (UV Rays)
BIOLOGICAL
Family tendencies
Risk increases with age
Others biological causes
Asbestos
Radon
Pesticides
Additives

17. Journal:
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why??

18. Latency Period Period of time it takes for the cancer to develop
Time of exposure to time symptoms appear
Can be years before the cancer is detected

19. Prevention Avoid tobacco products Avoid excess alcohol consumption
High fiber/low fat diet
Avoid stress
Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun (SPF 15 or higher)
Avoid too much radiation
Physical check-ups/ self-exams

20. Cancer Fighting Foods
All dark, leafy, green veggies, cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage)
Whole grains (whole wheat, brown rice)
Vitamins C and E
Soy, beans, peas
All fruits
Olive oil
Salmon
Green tea

21. Warning Signs Change in bathroom habits A sore that doesn’t heal
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or discharge
Thickening or lump
Indigestion or difficulty swallowing
Obvious change in wart or mole
Nagging cough or hoarseness
Unusual weight loss/unusual headaches

22. Journal:
Use your notes and class discussions to write a paragraph about what you have learned so far. Consider:
What is cancer?
What causes it and/or is it preventable?
What are some signs and symptoms? How might you know if you have it?
What might happen to your body physically, mentally, and socially if you were diagnosed with cancer?

23. Treatments Surgery—removal of tumor Cryosurgery is used
for mouth and skin
cancers (liquid
nitrogen)

24. Treatments (con.)
Chemotherapy—50 different drugs (IV, pills, injection)
Chemicals destroy cancer cells by interfering with DNA without harming too many normal cells
Side effects: nausea, hair loss,
rashes

25. Treatments (con)
Radiation—Cancer cells more sensitive than normal cells
Most sensitive areas: bone marrow where blood cells are made (sternum) and pelvic area where reproductive organs located

27. Remission Period of time when person is symptom- free
Permanent remission:
5 years with no
reoccurrence

28. Melanoma Most serious form of skin cancer
ABCDE’s of Melanoma Detection
A: Asymmetry
B: Border
C: Color
D: Diameter
E: Elevation