Cancer is caused by the change (Mutation) to the DNA with in the cells. Cancer is arises from the mutation of normal healthy gene. Cancer is caused by the affacts of carcinogene. * Tobacco & smoke * Radiation * Chemical * Infection TOBACCO SMOKING # Cigratte,bidi,cigar,hukka. # 30% of all cancer death. # 87 % of death due to lungs cancer. SMOKELESS # Zarda,gutka,khaini. # its leads to oropharyangeal cancer. ALCOHOL # Leads to breast , colon or liver cancer. # 1900 deaths due to alcohol per day. NATIONAL CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM
IT WAS LAUNCHED ON -> 1975 - 76
* PRIMARY PREVENTION Primary prevention of cancer by health education regarding hazards of tobacco consumption and necessity of genital hygiene for pervention of cervical cancer.
* SECONDARY PERVENTION Early detection and diagnosis of cancer by screening method and patient education on self examination method. EX – Cervical cancer , breast cancer and oropharyngeal cancer.
* STRENGTHENING OF EXISTING CANCER TREATMENT
FACILITIES
* PALLIATIVE CARE IN TERMINAL STAGE CANCER .
[1] Financial assistance to voluntary organisation.
[2] District cancer control scheme.
[3] Regional cancer centre.
[4] Cobalt therapy installation
[5] Oncology wings.
This scheme is meant for IEC (information, education, communication) and early detection of cancer. Under this scheme financial support of RS 5.00 lakh is provided to registered voluntary organisation. For early detection For health education It link with regional cancer centre , medical college and district hospitals. It was launched in 1990 - 91 A large number of cancer cases can be prevented with suitable health education or early detection. Under this scheme one time financial support of RS-15.00 Lakh is provided to state government for start this program. RS- 10.00 Lakh every year is provided to every district for four year. It linked with the:- * Regional cancer centre * Medical college * Government hospitals Government of india has given RS- 75 Lakh to every regional cancer centre. There are 19 regional cancer centre are in india, and recognised by government of india. For treatment of cancer For strengthening the cancer care service. For early detection or prevention. Indra Ghandhi Institute Of Medical Science (IGIMS, PATNA) is the only one regional cancer centre in bihar.