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Y3R7 - (Community) 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 > L23: Cancer > Flashcards

L23: Cancer Flashcards

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Def of Cancer

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Indicators of population impact of Cancer

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Worldwide, cancer is a leading cause of death.

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…

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More than 70% of all cancer deaths occurred in ……

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low & middle income countries

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In developed countries, it is the …. leading cause of death next to CVD

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2nd

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In developing world, it is the …. cause of death.

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4th

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There is steady Increase in incidence and mortality of cancer that could be explained by:

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❶ Advanced techniques for case-finding & detection

❷ Marked demographic aging

❸ Changes in life style & environment

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The most frequent types of cancer In Males worldwide are

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lung, stomach, liver, colorectal, oesophagus, prostate

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The most frequent types of cancer In Females worldwide are

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breast, lung, stomach, colorectal and cervical

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Etiology of Cancer

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The definite etiology of cancers in man are unknown

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RF of Cancer

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Genetic Factors Predispsoing to Cancer

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Genetic Factors Predispsoing to Cancer

  • Familial Tendency
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there are familial tendencies for certain cancer as cancer breast, colon, prostate & lung

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Genetic Factors Predispsoing to Cancer

  • Chromosomal Deletion
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  • deletion of chromosome 13 in retinoblastoma
  • deletion of chromosome 11 in Wilms’ tumor.
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Environmental Factors Predispsoing to Cancer

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Environmental Factors Predispsoing to Cancer

  • Physical Factors
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Environmental Factors Predispsoing to Cancer

  • Physical Factors (Radiation)
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Environmental Factors Predispsoing to Cancer

  • Physical Factors (Mechsnical Factors)
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include
❶ Chronic friction.
❷ Trauma, irritation .
❸ Inflammation as peptic ulcer & chronic cervicitis

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Environmental Factors Predispsoing to Cancer

  • Chemical Factors
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Environmental Factors Predispsoing to Cancer

  • Physical Factors (Tobacco)
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Increased risk of cancer lung, mouth, larynx, stomach, pancreas & urinary bladder

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Environmental Factors Predispsoing to Cancer

  • Physical Factors (Air Pollution)
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Environmental Factors Predispsoing to Cancer

  • Physical Factors (Other Carcinogens)
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Usually occupational as asphalt, tar, soot, dyes, etc.

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Environmental Factors Predispsoing to Cancer

  • Physical Factors (Hormones)
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Environmental Factors Predispsoing to Cancer

  • Physical Factors (Dietary Chemicals)
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Environmental Factors Predispsoing to Cancer

  • Biological Factors
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Environmental Factors Predispsoing to Cancer

  • Biological Factors (Viral Infections)
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Environmental Factors Predispsoing to Cancer

  • Biological Factors (HPV)
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main cause of cervical cancer

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Environmental Factors Predispsoing to Cancer

  • Biological Factors (HBV & HCV)
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inc risk of cancer liver

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Environmental Factors Predispsoing to Cancer

  • Biological Factors (HIV)
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inc risk of cancer, as lymphoma & Kaposi’s sarcoma

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Environmental Factors Predispsoing to Cancer

  • Biological Factors (EBV)
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inc risk of lymphoma

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Environmental Factors Predispsoing to Cancer

  • Biological Factors (HHV8)
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inc risk of Kaposi’s sarcoma

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Environmental Factors Predispsoing to Cancer

  • Biological Factors (Parasitic Infections)
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Environmental Factors Predispsoing to Cancer

  • Biological Factors (S. Hematobium)
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inc risk of cancer bladder

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Environmental Factors Predispsoing to Cancer

  • Biological Factors (Liver Fluke)
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inc risk of hepatic angiosarcoma

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Environmental Factors Predispsoing to Cancer

  • Biological Factors (Bacterial Infections)
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Environmental Factors Predispsoing to Cancer

  • Biological Factors (H.Pylori)
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may predispose to cancer stomach & lymphoma in the stomach lining

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Environmental Factors Predispsoing to Cancer

  • Biological Factors (Bacterial flora of intestine)
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  • may change some chemicals in food into carcinogens which may predispose to cancer colon
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Prevention & control of Cancer

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  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Tertiary
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Prevention & control of Cancer

  • Primary Prevention
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Prevention & control of Cancer

  • Primary Prevention (Air Sanitation)
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Prevention & control of Cancer

  • Primary Prevention (Smoking Control)
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Antismoking program

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Prevention & control of Cancer

  • Primary Prevention (Drug Control)
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Prevention & control of Cancer

  • Primary Prevention (Radiation)
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Prevention & control of Cancer

  • Primary Prevention (Chemical Carcinogens)
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Prevention & control of Cancer

  • Primary Prevention (Medical Care)
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Health appraisal: for early diagnosis and treatment of
precancerous lesions as leucoplakia, adenoma, peptic ulcer

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Prevention & control of Cancer

  • Primary Prevention (Specifc Prevention)
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Prevention & control of Cancer

  • Primary Prevention (Health Education)
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Prevention & control of Cancer

  • Primary Prevention (Legislations)
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Danger Signals of Cancer

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❶ Lump or mass or sore which not get better .
❷ Change in wart mole.
❸ Blood Loss from any nature orifice .
❹ Persistent cough, hoarseness of voice .
❺ Persistent change in digestive bowel habit.
❻ Unexplained loss of weight .

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Prevention & control of Cancer

  • Secondary Prevention
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Screening Test Can be Used for At-Risk Individuals or Groups as ……

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❶ High-risk or at-risk occupational groups.
❷ Cases with precancerous lesions.
❸ Cases with positive family history of cancer .
❹ Specific age groups as women aged ≥50 years for cancer cervix .

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Prevention & control of Cancer

  • Tertiary Prevention
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❶ Surgery
❷ Radiotherapy
❸ Chemotherapy
❹ Hormonal therapy
❺ Immune therapy
❻ Rehabilitation

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