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Introduction

On the 04th February every year the

entire world unites to battle cancer.

The objective of celebrating World

Cancer day is to spread cancer

awareness, encourage the prevention

and treatment of cancer and to

motivate the cancer patients.

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As per WHO, cancer is a generic term used

for a large group of diseases that could

affect any part of the body.

A defining feature of cancer is the rapid

formation of abnormal cells that grow

beyond their usual boundaries. These cells

then invade adjoining parts of the body and

spread to other organs.

What Is Cancer?

Cancer stats in UAE

Cancer is the 3rd leading cause of death in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It accounts for 16% of total

deaths.

As per Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD) statistics 2014, women accounted for 45 % of all cancer-related

deaths, with breast cancer being the 3rd most common cancer-related deaths, behind lung and blood cancers.

Cancer deaths account for 43% in females and 57% in males.

Vaccinations like Human papillomavirus vaccine and Hepatitis B vaccines prevents 70% of cervical cancer.

Early detection by regular screening examinations can result in a fair chance at survival.

The 5 most fatal cancers in women are: breast, Liver, Cervix Uteri, Colorectal, and Stomach.

The 5 most fatal cancers in men are: Liver, Lung, Colorectal, Blood and stomach.

22% of global cancer deaths can be prevented, just by quiting tobacco use or smoking.

1589 new cancer cases were reported to Abu Dhabi Central Cancer Registry in 2013.

An estimated 14.1 million new cases of cancer occurred worldwide in 2012.

Worldwide there would be 23.6 million new cases of cancer each year by 2030 (estimated).

Countries at a low or medium level of Human Development Index (HDI) have an occurrence of more than 4 in ten

cancers occurring worldwide.

4 of the most common cancers worldwide are cancers of lung, female breast, bowel and prostate cancer.

Lung cancer is the most common cancer occurring in men worldwide. More than 1 in 10 diagnosed in men are lung

cancers.

Since 1975, cancers of the lung, breast and bowel (including anus), stomach and prostate cancers are the most

commonly diagnosed worldwide.

In 2008, an estimated 169.3 million years of healthy life were lost because of cancer globally.

World Cancer Statistics

There are more than 100 types of cancers; any part of the body can be affected.

About 70% of all cancer deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries.

In 2008, 7.6 million people died of cancer - 13% of all deaths worldwide.

World’s 5 most common and fatal cancer types in men are lung, stomach, liver, colorectal and oesophagus.

World’s 5 most common and fatal cancer types in females are breast, lung, stomach, colorectal and cervical.

Cancer Facts

22% of cancer deaths can be prevented just by avoiding/quitting tobacco use.

1/5th of all cancers in the world are caused by a chronic infection, like human papillomavirus (HPV) causes cervical cancer and hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes liver cancer.

Cancers of major public health relevance like breast, cervical and colorectal cancer can be cured by an early detection.

All patients in need of pain relief could be helped by awareness about pain control and palliative care.

More than 30% of cancer could be prevented, mainly by avoiding tobacco, a healthy diet, being physically active and by moderate use of alcohol.

Cancer Facts

Causes of Cancer Most cancers are related to environmental, lifestyle, or

behavioral exposures.

Cancer results from an uncontrollable growth of cells.

Normal cells in the body are responsible for growth,

division, and death. When this normal functioning is

hampered or this process breaks down, it causes

cancer.

Unlike normal cells, cancer cells do not experience

programmatic death; instead continue to grow and

divide. This leads to a mass of abnormal cells that

grows out of control.

Let’s see what are the risks factors for cancer in the

next slide…

Cancer Risk Factors

Cancer Symptoms Cancer is a group of diseases that can have varied symptoms.

Not to mention that it is also one of the silent killer diseases. It might not exhibit any signs and symptoms in a person.

Cancer signs and symptoms can be remembered by the acronym “CAUTION US” which stands for:

Change in bowel or bladder habits

Any sore that does not heal.

Unusual bleeding or discharge.

Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere.

Indigestion.

Obvious change in a wart or mole.

Nagging cough or hoarseness.

Unexplained anaemia.

Sudden and unexplained weight loss.

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Types of Cancer There are more than 100 types of cancer. Cancer can be broadly classified as follows:

Cancer Types

Anatomical location Based on the tissue from which it originates

Size of the cancerous growth

From where the cancer cells originate. Example – Prostate cancer Breast cancer

Cancers are additionally classified by the type of cell from where the tumor cells originate. Example: carcinoma originates from epithelial cells and sarcoma originates from the connective tissue

Cancer based on the size as seen under the microscope. Example: Giant cell carcinoma Spindle cell carcinoma

Cancer Prevention

As per WHO, At least 1/3rd of all cancer cases are preventable and prevention provides the most cost-effective long-term strategy for the control of cancer.

Simplest

Cancer Prevention Tips

Eat healthy: Even though there is no specific “cancer

diet” you can make healthy choices and also save

yourself from the excess trouble of being obese and

putting on the unhealthy weight.

Staying positively active: Its always beneficial to stay

active, positive and to maintain a healthy weight.

Though there is a lot of confusion about the facts

on cancer prevention, it is a well-accepted fact

that the chances of you developing cancer are

affected by the lifestyle choices you make.

You can follow simple things to save yourself

from cancer.

Thank You!

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