CANCER

WHAT IS CANCER?
CANCER IS THE UNCONTROLLED GROWTH OF
ABNORMAL CELLS IN THE BODY…
MOST CANCERS FORM TUMORS, BUT NOT ALL
TUMORS ARE CANCEROUS.

HOW CANCER BEGINS?

CANCER BEGINS WHEN GENETIC CHANGES
INTERFERE WITH THIS ORDERLY PROCESS.
CELLS START TO GROW UNCONTROLLABLY. THESE
CELLS MAY FORM A MASS CALLED A TUMOR.
 TYPES OF CANCER
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Doctors divide cancer types based on where it begins.
Four main types of cancer are:

Carcinomas: carcinoma begins in the skin

Carcinomas usually form solid tumors. They are the
most common type of cancer. Examples of
carcinomas include prostate cancer, breast cancer,
lung cancer, and colorectal cancer.
Sarcomas. sarcoma begins in the tissues that
support and connect the body. A sarcoma can
develop in fat, muscles, nerves, tendons, cartilage,
or bone.
 TYPES OF CANCER

Leukemias. Leukemia is a cancer of the blood.

Leukemia begins when healthy blood cells change
and grow uncontrollably.

Lymphomas. Cancers that begin in the cells of the

immune system

There are many other types of cancer.

 DIAGNOSING CANCER

Often, a diagnosis begins when a person visits a doctor

about an unusual symptom. The doctor will talk with
the person about his or her medical history and
symptoms. Then the doctor will do various tests..

*Imaging Tests
*Lab Tests
*Biopsy
*Ultrasound
 CANCER TREATMENT

There are many types of cancer treatment. The

types of treatment depend on the type of cancer
you have and how advanced it is. Some people
with cancer will have only one treatment. But most
people have a combination of treatments
When you need treatment for cancer, you have a
lot to learn and think about. It is normal to feel
confused. But, talking with your doctor and
learning all you can about all your treatment
options.
 IS IT POSSIBLE TO
PREVENT CANCER?
Can cancer be prevented?
Depend.. But there are things you can do that make getting
cancer less likely.

1. Don't use tobacco

2. Eat a healthy diet
3. Maintain a healthy weight and be physically active
4. Protect yourself from the sun
5. Get regular medical care