cancer all you need to know about

CANCERAll You Need To

Know About!

What is Cancer?• Cancer is when abnormal cells divide in

an uncontrolled way.• Some of the body’s cells begin to divide

without stopping and spread into surrounding tissues.• There are more than 200 different Types

of Cancer.• Cancer is one of the most common

diseases in the World.

Types of Cancers• Lung• Breast• Colorectum• Prostate• Stomach• Liver• Cervix uteri• Oesophagus• Bladder• Leukaemia

What Causes Cancer?• Mutations & Genetic• Tobacco & Alcohol Use• Overweight & Obesity• Dietary Factors• Physical Inactivity• Radiation

Symptoms of Cancer• Fatigue & Pain• Loss of Appetite or Anorexia• Weight Loss• Difficulty in Swallowing & Tastelessness• Mouth Ulcers & Sores• Difficulty in Breathing or Shortness of Breath• Anxiety & Depression• Dry Skin, Itching & Abnormal changes in

Warts or Moles

Treatments For Cancer• Surgery• Chemotherapy• Radiation Therapy• Targeted Therapy• Immunotherapy• Hormonal Therapy• Biological Therapy• Photodynamic Therapy• Bone Marrow Transplant

How to Prevent Cancer?• Eating a Healthy & Balanced Diet• Maintaining a healthy and normal

body weight• Stopping smoking completely• Consuming less alcohol• Preventing prolonged exposure of

bare skin to the sun• Genetic Testing• Screening• Vaccines for Cancer prevention

Cancer: Stats & Fact

• Only a very small percentage of cancers (between 5-10%) have a genetic link.• Environmental factors(Air, water, food) can increase your risk of

Cancer.• More than 90% of all Lung Cancer cases are caused by Smoking.• 22% of all Cancer deaths are due to Lung Cancer resulting from

Smoking.