1. The uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells
CANCER
The uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells

2. TYPES OF CANCER Lymphomas—cancers of immune system
Leukemias—cancers of blood-forming organs
Carcinomas—cancers of glands, skin, and body linings
Sarcomas—cancers of bones, ligaments, muscles

3. CANCER STAGING DESCRIBES EXTENT OR SEVERITY OF A PERSON’S CANCER
HELPS PLAN FOR TREATMENT & ESTIMATE PROGNOSIS
STAGES 0 – IV or TNM Staging
NOT ALL CANCERS ARE STAGED THE SAME

4. RISK FACTORS FOR CANCER
Exposure to carcinogens such as tobacco and UV radiation
Sexually transmitted infections
Dietary factors
Most cancers can be prevented through healthy lifestyle choices.

5. REDUCING YOUR RISKS Protect your skin from UV radiation
Avoid tobacco and alcohol
Practice abstinence
Be physically active
Eat nutritious foods
Follow an eating plan low in saturated fat and high in fiber
Self-examinations

6. CANCER STATISTICS
It is estimated that 1.7 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in 2018.
An estimated 601,000 people will die from cancer in 2018.
Average lifetime risk for developing cancer:
Males: 39.7% Females: 37.6%

14. CANCER STATISTICS
Lung cancer is responsible for most cancer deaths in the U.S. each year.
The two most common types of cancers diagnosed each year in the U.S. after non-melanoma skin cancer are:
Breast cancer (264,000)
Prostate cancer(163,000)

18. SHORT VIDEO ABOUT CANCER
Cancer from a healthy cell to a cancer cell.mp4