1. CHRONIC DISEASE Cancer Click to Begin

2. Cancer Cancers can grow in various body organs. Cancer Abnormal growth of cellular tissue. Can be caused by –Genetics –Environmental issues –Lifestyle choices Click to Continue

3. Cancer Cancer is treated in the following ways or combination of ways: Cancer –Surgery –The newest method involves producing antibodies that specifically destroy the cancer cells –Chemotherapy –Radiation Click to Continue

4. Cancer Three different types of skin cancer Skin Cancer They are thought to be caused by overexposure to ultra violet rays from the sun In some cases they can be caused by chemicals Click to Continue

5. Cancer Basel Cell Carcinoma Most common type of skin cancer Very seldom spreads More common in fair skinned people Can be diagnosed by a biopsy Can disfigure face Treatment: excise (remove by surgery) Click to Continue

6. Cancer Squamous Cell Cancer The 2nd most common type of skin cancer Occurs on fair skinned people Usually occurs on the face Diagnosed by biopsy Can metastasize (grow and spread) Can disfigure Treatment: excise (remove by surgery) Click to Continue

7. Cancer Melanoma Skin Cancer The most deadly type of cancer It will metastasize Very seldom occurs in dark skinned persons Diagnosed by a biopsy Click to Continue

8. Cancer Melanoma Treatment involves excising area Usually returns Usually occurs at area where black mole has been Is the result of a childhood sunburn 20-30 years after the burn Click to Continue

9. Cancer Skin Cancer Prevention Limit sun exposure Use broad brimmed hats Avoid the sun when it’s high in the sky Use sun screen of at least SPF 30 Avoid getting severe sunburn as a teenager or younger Click to Continue

10. Cancer Breast Cancer Number 1 cancer in women Over 200,000 women will develop breast cancer this year 43,000 will die from it Screening test should start by age 20 Women over forty should have a yearly exam Click to Continue

11. Cancer Once mandatory, most health officials now feel that breast exams are optional rather than a mandatory part of a woman's health regiment. Breast Cancer Everyone agrees that women need to have awareness of their breast tissue and how that tissue should feel. Click to Continue

12. Cancer Breast Examination Things to observe Development of a lump Change in the size or shape of a preexisting lump Thickening of breast tissue Discharge from nipple Skin redness or warmth Click to Continue

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