1. Cancer AN INTRODUCTION Cancer - An Introduction 1

2. Contents What is Cancer How is Cancer Caused Symptoms Classification Diagnosis and Staging Treatment Prevention Cancer - An Introduction 2

3. What is Cancer Out of Control Cell growth Benign vs. Malign Tumors Characteristics of Malign Tumors Damaged cells Different from environment Angiogenesis Metastasis Cancer - An Introduction 3

4. How is Cancer Caused Normal cells : growth, division and death (apoptosis) Cancer cells Damage to DNA Carcinogens Inheritance Aging Viruses Cancer - An Introduction 4

5. Continued… Types of Genes Oncogenes: When to divide Tumor Suppressor Genes: When not to divide Suicide Genes: Control apoptosis DNA Repair Genes: Handle repair tasks Cancer - An Introduction 5

6. Symptoms Variation according to stage Visible through body On the skin Inside the mouth Pain when cells push Brain tumors: cognitive functioning Fever, fatigue, unexplained weight loss Cancer - An Introduction 6

7. Diagnosis and Staging Diagnosis Symptoms Imaging Techniques Molecular Diagnostic tests Biopsy Staging (TNM) T: Primary tumor (1 – 4) N: Nearby Lymph Nodes (0 – 3) M: Metastasis (0 – 1) Cancer - An Introduction 7

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9. Treatment Surgery Radiation Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Hormone Therapy Gene Therapy Cancer - An Introduction 9

10. Prevention Behaviors Diet Certain Vaccines Systematic Screening Circulation (Journal issued from Chicago): Being physically active, eating a healthy diet, controlling cholesterol, managing blood pressure, reducing blood sugar, and not smoking Cancer - An Introduction 10

11. Thank You Cancer - An Introduction 11