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Cancer

Cancer. Chapter 26. Terminology . Cancer - An uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells Tumor - An abnormal mass of tissues that has no natural role in the body Benign tumor - A tumor that is not cancerous Malignant tumor - A cancerous tumor that may spread through the blood or lymph nodes.

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Cancer

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  1. Cancer Chapter 26

  2. Terminology • Cancer- An uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells • Tumor- An abnormal mass of tissues that has no natural role in the body • Benign tumor- A tumor that is not cancerous • Malignant tumor- A cancerous tumor that may spread through the blood or lymph nodes

  3. Terminology • Biopsy- Removal of a small piece of tissue to be examined for cancer, inflammation or disease • Metastasis- The spreading of cancer from its original point to other parts of the body

  4. Terminology • Remission- A period of times when the symptoms of cancer (or disease) disappear • Carcinogen- A cancer causing agent • Ex.- Cigarette smoke, ultraviolet radiation…etc

  5. Detection • Self exams • Testicular exams- Checking for lumps or fluid mass in scrotum • Breast- Checking for lumps in the breasts • Skin- Looking for abnormal change in moles, freckles and skin in general

  6. Treatments • Oncologist- A doctor who specializes in the treatment of cancer • Surgery- Removal of cancerous masses (tumors) from the body • Radiation therapy-Using radioactive rays to destroy cancerous cells and shrink cancerous masses

  7. Treatments • Chemotherapy- Use of chemicals to destroy cancerous cells • Immunotherapy- Activates the immune system to recognize specific cancers and destroy them • Hormone therapy-Use of medication to interfere with the production of hormones. This kills cancer cells or slows their growth.

  8. Smoking and Cancer Annual Deaths Among Smokers Attributable to Smoking-Related Diseases Emphysema Lung Age of Smoking Initiation Among Adult Daily Smokers Tobacco Use Among Middle School Students

  9. Prostrate Cancer • Prostate- Male reproductive organ that produces seminal fluid • Risk for cancer increases with age • Screenings should begin around age 50

  10. Oral Cancer • Use of spit tobacco increases risk • Leukoplakia- Red or white patches inside the mouth • Develop from use of spit tobacco

  11. CAUTION • C- Change in bowel habits • A- A sore that does not heal • U- Unusual bleeding or discharge • T- Thickening or lump (in the breast/testes or elsewhere) • I- Indigestion or difficulty swallowing • O- Obvious change in a wart or mole • N- Nagging cough or hoarseness

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