© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Chapter Ten: Living With Cancer and Chronic Conditions

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Cancer Regulatory genes Genes that control cell specialization, replication, DNA repair, tumor suppression Oncogenes Faulty regulatory genes believed to activate the development of cancer Proto-oncogenes Normal regulatory genes that may become oncogenes Cell regulation problem causing abnormal cell growth

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Oncogene Formation Three mechanisms: Genetic mutations  Miscopying of genes during cell division Viral infections  HIV  HPV Carcinogens

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. The Cancerous Cell Characteristics: Infinite life expectancy due to telomerase Lacks contact inhibition Spreads to distant sites via metastasis Commands the circulatory system to provide additional blood supply (angiogenesis) Benign tumors do not spread but can be dangerous if they crowd out normal tissues

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. How Cancer Spreads

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Types of Cancer Carcinomas: 85% of all cancers (organs, skin, nerves, membranes) Sarcomas: Bone, blood, connective tissue Lymphomas: Immune tissues/system Leukemia: Blood and blood forming tissues Melanoma: Sun exposure affecting the melanin of the skin Neuroblastoma: Originates in the CNS Adenocarcinoma: Cells of the endocrine glands Hepatoma: Originates in the cells of the liver

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Cancer Cases and Deaths

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Skin Cancer Risk factors Severe sunburn during childhood, chronic sun exposure during young adulthood Prevention Reduce exposure to sun’s rays, use sunscreens, avoid tanning booths Early detection Self-examination (see next slide) Treatment Surgery, chemotherapy, interleukin-2

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Self-Examination for Melanoma

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Normal Mole versus Malignant Melanoma Melanoma characteristics: A is for asymmetry B is for border irregularity C is for color (change) D is for diameter > 6 mm

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Lung Cancer Risk factors Smoking Environmental pollutants (radon) Genetic predisposition Prevention Don’t smoke and avoid environmental tobacco smoke Treatment (low success rate) Surgery Radiation Chemotherapy Medications

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Colorectal Cancer Risk factors Genetic susceptibility Dietary habits Smoking, alcohol consumption Prevention Removal of polyps, exercise, dietary changes Early detection Rectal exams, stool tests, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy Treatment Surgery, radiation, chemotherapy

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Breast Cancer Risk factors Early onset of menstruation, late menopause Having no children or first child later in life Use of hormone replacement therapy Specific genetic mutations  BRCA1  BRCA2 Family history Obesity, sedentary lifestyle High degree of breast density

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Breast Cancer Prevention Dietary choices, limit on alcohol use Activity levels Pregnancy and breastfeeding decisions Avoidance of occupational toxins New medications Prophylactic mastectomy (for some women at very high risk) Early detection Breast self-examination Mammography

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Breast Self-Exam

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Breast Cancer Treatment Surgery Chemotherapy Radiation therapy Hormone therapy Targeted therapy  Herceptin  Gleevac  Avastin

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Prostate Cancer Location of the Prostate Gland within the Male Reproductive System

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Prostate Cancer Risk factors Age, African American ethnicity, family history, dietary fat intake Prevention Moderation of fat intake, increased intake of vitamin E and selenium, drug therapy Early detection Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests, ultrasound rectal exam Treatment Surgery, radiation, brachytherapy (radioactive seeds)

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Testicular Cancer Risk factors Family history, environmental factors, undescended testicles Prevention Self-exams, correction of undescended testicles in children Early detection Self-exams, awareness of symptoms Treatment Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Testicular Cancer: Self-Examination

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Cervical Cancer Risk factors HPV infection Smoking, socioeconomic factors Prevention Sexual abstinence Careful selection of sexual partners Early detection of precancerous cellular changes Pap tests Treatment Surgery (minor or major) Radiation/chemotherapy

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Uterine Cancer Risk factors Early menarche, late menopause, infertility, never having given birth, use of estrogen replacement therapy or tamoxifen, obesity, polycystic ovary syndrome, hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer Prevention Minimize high levels of estrogen, regular gynecological care Treatment Surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hormone treatment

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Ovarian Cancer Prevention Similar to what is recommended for breast cancer Prophylactic oophorectomy Early detection (“silent”) Annual pelvic exams Awareness of potential symptoms Tests  OvaSura, CA125, and HE4 Genetic screenings Treatment Surgery, chemotherapy, drug therapy

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Pancreatic Cancer Risk factors Male gender, smoking, high-fat diet, high alcohol consumption Prevention Abstaining from tobacco and alcohol, exercise, weight management Early detection (no early symptoms) CAT scan Treatment No effective treatment at this time Surgery, radiation, chemotherapy

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Lymphatic Cancer Risk factors Reduction of immune system protection, exposure to pollutants, viral infections Prevention Limit exposure to chemicals Early detection Enlarged lymph nodes, fever, weight loss Treatment Radiation, chemotherapy, stem cell transplant

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Treatment of Cancer Surgery Radiation Chemotherapy New therapies

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Preventive Measures Know your family history Select and monitor your occupation carefully Do not use tobacco products Monitor environmental exposure to carcinogens Follow a sound diet Control your body weight Exercise regularly Limit your exposure to the sun Consume alcohol in moderation, if at all

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Chronic Conditions Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Autoimmune disorder in which the body attacks itself for no reason; affects women more than men; treated with long-term non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Inflammatory Bowel Disease Inflammatory bowel disease leading to abdominal pain and discomfort; treatable with medication Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Progressive disease that causes the myelin to be destroyed, leading to disrupted neurological function. Treatment includes immune targeted drugs, nerve blockers, and physical therapy

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2) Body is insensitive to insulin Symptoms (develop gradually) Thirst Hyperglycemia Frequent urination Management Dietary modification Exercise Drug therapy Diagnosis: Urine and blood tests

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1) Pancreas produces no insulin at all Symptoms (develop rapidly): Weakness, thirst, hunger, frequent urination Management: Insulin must be obtained by injections or pump Diagnosis: Urine and blood tests

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Sickle Cell Trait/Sickle Cell Disease 8% of African Americans carry recessive gene for sickle-cell trait Red blood cells cannot pass through blood capillaries (sickle-shaped RBCs) Symptoms: Impaired lung function, heart failure, infections, bone changes Management: Drug therapy, stem cell transplant Diagnosis: Blood test Prevention: Screening for the recessive gene

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Alzheimer’s Disease Organic brain syndrome associated with aging; symptoms such as memory loss, confusion, and dementia are common; treatments are still relatively experimental

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Chapter Ten: Living With Cancer and Chronic Conditions