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health for cancer

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Slip
on a shirt to protect as much skin as possible
Slop
on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher
Slap
on a hat that shades the face, neck, and ears
Wrap
on sunglasses to protect your eyes from UV rays
Skin caner
is the most common and fastest growing cancer in the US, with more than 1 million new cases diagnosed each year.
5
One in each ------ kids will grow up to develop skin cancer
80%
most people receive as such as-------% of their total lifetime sun exposure during their first 18 year
lung cancer
is the most preventable cause of death
2nd hand smoke
may be responsible for cancer deaths in nonsmoking
stink
using tobacco makes your breath
tobacco
cigarettes contain --------- free
heart disease
smoking can cause lung cancer and ------------
carbon monoxide
poison gas car exhaust
acetone
dissolves paint and nail polish nail polish remover
hydrogen
cyanide poisons animals rat poison
glycol
acid metal cleaners
phenol
toilet cleaners
ammonia
glass cleaner
hydrazine
rocket fuel
nicotine
bug spray
60
engage in at lest ------- min per day of physical activity
15
over % of children adolescents are overweight
3
out of ----- will eventually die from smoking related disease
10
linked to at least-------- different cancers
90%
---------- of tobacco users in the US started before they were 19
Dr. klatt
colorectal surgeon and avid runner tool the 1st step of 24 hour at Tacoma Washington
he run 83 miles and raised 27,000 for ACS
luminaria ceremony
is held where candles are lit in honor or in remembrance of those who have been touched by cancer
always keeping one
team member on the track at all times
eight to 15
teams of ---------- to ----------- people camp out and walk
cigarette are also more likely to get into
fights, carry weapons, attempt suicide, suffer from mental health problems
overweight adults are at an increase risk for heart disease
, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes,some types of cancer, and gall bladder
health problems among kids are
coughing, shortness of breath, production of phlegm, respiratory illnesses, reduced physical fitness, reduced lung growth and function, and overall worse health
regular physical activity in child hood
and adolescence improves strength and endurance; helps build healthy bones and muscles; help control weight, reduces anxiety and stress, increases self-esteem and may improve blood pressure and cholesterol levels
American cancer society
is the nationwide community based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by prevention cancer saving lives
Bone marrow biopsy
a test in which a needle is used to remove a small amount of bone narrow; is the spongy material in the center of the bones
Benign
tumors that are not cancerous and are usually not life threatening
Biopsy
a simply of tissue that is removed from the patient and that is sent to a specialist to see if cancer cells are present
Basal cell carcinoma
most common type of skin cancer
Chronic bronchitis
a disease in which the lining of airway becomes very swollen and irritated
Chronic effect
a consequence that remains with a person for a long time
Cancer
a disease in which cells grow uncontrollably and invade destroy healthy tissues
Colon cancer
that affects the lower end of the digestive tract
Chemotherapy
chemicals are used to destroy cancer cells
Emphysema
a disease in which the tiny air sacs and walls of the lungs are destroyed
Environmental tobacco smoke
the mixture of exhaled smoke and smoke from the end of burning cigarettes
Hematology
the study of blood
IV
a thin plastic tube which allows medicine to run from a bottle through a tiny needle
Laparatomy
an incision (cut) into the wall of abdomens. The doctor may use it to look for cancer
Leukemia
causes cancerous white blood cells to interfere with production of healthy white blood cells
Lymphoma
is cancer of the cells in the lymph sys. or a network of twos and pea- sized glands that carry fluid
Melanoma
most serious type of skin cancer
Malignant
are cancerous and they can spread to other parts of the body
Oncology
is the sci. that deals with cancer. A doctor who treats only people with cancer
Remission
the period during which the disease is not detectable. If remission lasts long enough the disease
Radiation
treating cancer with radiation beams having radiation therapy does not make you radiation
Spinal tap
a procedure in which a hollow needle is placed into the lower part of the spinal cord
Surgery
doctor remove cancer cells from the body
1985, Tacoma, Washington
May ------------ is what day it happen
He live in -------------
4,000, 2,000
More than -------- teens try their first cigarette and ------become regular
83, -----------27,000,------------19
Klatt ran miles and raised ------- teens joined him
Malignant are tumor that are cancerous and can belief threatening. Spread to other part of the body Benign tumors are hot cancerous and are usually not life threatening.
What are 2 types of tumors and explain each
Basal cell carcinoma to much exposure of uv rays
Melanoma if not cured it can spread rapidly to other parts of the body
What are 2 types of skin cancer and which is dangerous
Skin cancer the most common
Breast cancer is the most common for woman
What is the most common kind of cancer and what is the most common among women
Ovaries, curry, and uterus.
3 reproductive organ caner for women
testacies and prostate gland cancer
2 reproductive organ caner for man
Skin cancer, lung cancer colon and rectal cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, breast cancer, reproductive organ cancer
What are 7 types of cancer that we will be talking about?
Shape, size, color, behavior
What 4 things that can change in a mole the tells someone they get it checked out
Lung, mouth, throat, bladder, pancreas and kidney
What are 6 kind of cancer that can be developed?
Leukemia
What cancer is for kids?
Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation
3 major cancer treatments
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