uncontrolable growth of abnormal cells The body is always producing cells but sometimes the body begins to produce abnormal cells The abnormal growth of tissue is called a tumor Some tumors are benign noncancerous ID: 642125
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Cancer
Eph 5:15Slide2
Cancer
The
uncontrolable
growth of abnormal cells
The body is always producing cells, but sometimes the body begins to produce abnormal cells
The abnormal growth of tissue is called a tumor
Some tumors are benign – noncancerous
Generally are not dangerous, simply need to be removed to allow body parts to properly function
Some tumors are malignant – cancerous
Dangerous because it will spread to other parts of the body
These cells kill healthy cells, and put pressure on organsSlide3
Cancer
Your immune system usually destroys abnormal cells
But if the immune system is weakened, or the number of cancer cells is overwhelming, cancer develops
5-10% of cancers are hereditary
60% of cancers cane be prevented through healthy choices
Smoking, exposure to UV lightSlide4
Types of Cancer
Cancer is classified by the tissue it affects
Lymphomas – immune system
Leukemias
– blood-forming organs
Carcinomas – glands, body linings (skin, intestine)
Sarcomas – connective tissues, bones,
musleSlide5
Types of Cancer
Skin (1 million cases a year) - exposure to UV light
Breast (205,000 cases a year) – genetic factors, obesity, alcohol use, physical activity can contribute
Prostrate – (189,000) – mostly men over 55, partially hereditary and link to high fat diet
Lung (169,400) – smoke, asbestos
Colon/Rectum (148,00) – age
Mouth (30,000) – use of tobacco/alcoholSlide6
Risk Factors
Tobacco Use is the major cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.
About 87% if lung cancer deaths are caused by smoking
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)- can cause cervical and liver cancer
Diet – diets high in fat and low in fiber contribute to cancer
Radiation – exposure to UV lightSlide7
Our Faith
Again we see that many types of cancer come from poor decisions on our part
When we don’t take care of our bodies as God has attended, things can happen to make our lives very difficult
Not all cancer is a result of our poor decisions, but there are many forms we could avoid (Eph 5:15: “Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise…”Slide8
Detecting Cancer
The earlier it is detected, the better the chance of survival
There are numerous self-exams for breast, testes, and skin
Regular medical visits will look for early warning signsSlide9
Treating Cancer
Surgery – removes some or all of cancerous masses
Radiation therapy – aims rays for radioactive substances at cancerous cells, killing the cells
Chemotherapy – using chemicals to kill cells
Immunotherapy – activates immune system t recognize and destroy cancerous cells
Hormone Therapy – medicine that interferes with the production of hormones.Slide10
CAUTION
C – change in bowel habits
A – a sore that does not heal
U – unusual bleeding or discharge
T – Thickening of lump
I – Indigestion or difficulty swallowing
O – obvious change in wart or mole
N – nagging cough
of hoarseness