1. PREVENTING AND SCREENING OF CANCER
By,
Dato Dr Jaswant Singh
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital

2. AGE EXPECTANCY

4. 1 in 3 INCIDENCE OF CANCER Will develop cancer by 75 years old
Every 20 seconds,1
1 in 3
Will develop cancer by 75 years old
Woman is diagnosed with the breast cancer somewhere in the world

6. PREVENTION

8. PREVENTABLE CANCERS Smoking Ionizing Radiation virus Healthy lifestyle
- food
- obesity
- exercise
- alcohol
Hormones
Pesticides
Environment

9. Stay away from all forms of tobacco.

10. Ionizing Radiation

11. Virus
Get vaccination.
- HPV
- Hepatatis B

12. Eat healthy with plenty of fruits and vegetables.

13. FOOD AND CANCER PREVENTION
ginger
Green teas
berries
Whole grains
tomatoes
turmeric

15. Get moving with regular physical activity.
Get to and stay at a healthy weight
Get moving with regular physical activity.

16. Limit how much alcohol you drink (if you drink at all).

17. Pesticides
Chemicals can trigger cancer in a variety of ways, including disrupting hormones, damaging DNA, inflaming tissues and turning genes on or off.

18. Environmental Pollutants include Diesel exhaust
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
- Benzene
- Formaldehyde - Particulate matter

19. Protect your skin.
Know yourself, your family history, and your risks.

20. Get regular check-ups and
cancer screening tests.

21. WHY WE NEED TO SCREEN Early detection can save life
Treatment in early stage gives better chance of survival

22. STAGE 1 – 85% to 90% STAGE 2 – 60% to 85% STAGE 3 – 30% to 60%
CHANCES OF SURVIVAL
STAGE 1 – 85% to 90%
STAGE 2 – 60% to 85%
STAGE 3 – 30% to 60%
STAGE 4 – 0% to 30%

23. CANCER SCREENING

24. YEARLY BLOOD TEST WITH TUMOR MARKERS
AFP
CA 125
CA 153
CA199
CEA
PSA
For common cancers.

25. BREAST CANCER Breast self examination
Breast screening such as mammogram, ultrasound, MRI

27. COLON AND RECTAL CANCER AND POLYPS
Tests that find polyps and cancer
Colonoscopy
Double-contrast barium enema
Tests that mostly find cancer
Faecal occult blood test

28. CERVICAL CANCER
Pap smear
HPV test

29. ENDOMETRIAL (UTERINE) CANCER
Women should report any unexpected vaginal bleeding or spotting to their doctors.

30. Prostate cancer
PSA blood test with a rectal examination. How often you’re tested will depend on your PSA level.

31. 10 WARNING SIGNS

32. 10 WARNING SIGNS

37. Thank you