CANCER :
Is a disease which occurs when changes in a group of normal cells within the body lead to uncontrolled,abnormal growth forming a lump called a **tumour **.this is true of all cancer except leukaemia (cancer of the blood).it is caused by accumulated damage to genes. Such carcinogens,if left untreated,tumours can grow and spread into the surrounding normal tissue, or to other parts of the body through the blood stream and lymphatic systems,and can affect the digestive,nervous and circulatory systems or release hormones that may affect body functions.
##Early detection involves screening test which includes:
Mammography for breast cancer.
pap test and human papilloma virus test,for cervical cancer.
Breast MRIfor breast cancer .
clinical breast exam and regular breast self exam for breast cancer.
CA-125 for ovarian cancer.
colonoscopy ,sigmoidoscopy,and fecal occult blood test and stool DNA test)for low- dose helical computed tomography for Lung cancer.
#Warning signs of cancer
A change in bowed or bladder habits.
indigestion.
A sore that doesn't heal.
A nagging cough or pesistant hoarseness of voice.
Lumps anywhere in the body.
Difficulty in swallowing or chronic indigestion .
Unusual bleeding or discharge from any opening in the body.
Unexpected weight loss and loss of appetite.
** Modifiable risk factors includes**
Alcohol ,overweight,And obesity,diet and nutrition,physical activity,tobacco,ionizing radiation,workplace hazards and infections..
**Non Modifiable factors **
Age,carcinogens,Genetic,and immune system.
***Cancer tumours can be divided into groups:benign,malignant or precancerous ***
**Benign tumour: **are not cancerous and rarely threaten life.they tend to grow quite slowly,do not spread to other parts of the body and are usually made up of cells quite similar to normal or healthy cells.they will only cause a problem if they grow very large,become uncomfortable or press on other organs.example a brain tumour inside the skull..
Malignant tumour :are faster growing than benign tumours and have the ability to spread and destroy neighbouring tissue . cells of malignant tumour can break off from the main (primary) tumour and spread to other parts of the body through a process known as metastasis upon invading healthy tissue at the new site they continue to divide and grow. These secondary sites are known as metastases and the condition is referred to as metastatic cancer.
Precancerous or premalignant:describes the condition involving abnormal cells which may (or is likely to )develop into cancer.
CANCER Treatment options:
Hormone therapy .
Surgery .
Bone marrow transplantation .
Chemotherapy .
Radiation therapy.
Targeted therapy .
Immuno-therapy.
CANCER prevention/recommendations:
Eat a diet rich in wholegrain,vegetable,fruit,And beans.
Be physically active .
Limit consumption of red and processed meat.
Do not use supplements for cancer prevention.
Be a healthy weight .
Limit alcohol consumption.
Limit consumption of "fast foods and other processed food high in fat,starches or sugars.
SUMMARY
CANCER is the second leading cause of death worldwide. Up to 5.7 millions of lives could be saved each year by implementing resource appropriate strategies for prevention,early detection and treatment. WHO reported that 24.6 million people live with cancer worldwide....Not smoking and avoiding other exposure to tobacco and excess Sun are also important in reducing intake of salt,saturated and tains fats,which together will help prevent other non-communicable diseases...
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