CANCER WHATS THERE TO KNOW APROF AFAF HADDAD

CANCER WHAT’S THERE TO KNOW? A/PROF AFAF HADDAD AUSTRALIAN LEBANESE

No Definition � Group of diseases where cells multiply uncontrollably, cause masses and may spread diffusely. � Neoplasia literally means new growth � May affect any system or organ � May affect any age

Predisposing factors: � Genetic: BRCA 1, BRCA 2 � Carcinogens: Tobacco, asbestos, alcohol � Radiation � Infection: Virus e. g Human Papilloma Virus, Hepatitis B, C, etc

SYMPTOMS � Fever � Weight loss/wasting � Pain � Pressure: Impingement on adjacent structures � Bleeding � Secondary infections � Production of hormones

DIAGNOSIS � Laboratory tests: blood, body fluid, aspirates, biopsies � Radiology: X rays, Ultrasound, CT scan, MRI

COMMONEST CANCERS IN AUSTRALIA � In Men: skin, prostate, bowel and lung � In Women: skin, breast, bowel and lung

Survival rate � 65 % for 5 years from time of diagnosis � Cancer accounts for 30% of deaths

SKIN TUMOURS - Melanoma - Non- melanoma

� Melanoma � Non- melanoma

PREVENTION � Regular check ups � Screening programs: �BREAST: Mammogram at 50 then 2 yearly. At 40 if immediate family history �BOWEL: FOBT at 50. Regular colonoscopy if immediate family history �CERVICAL: Currently 2 yearly pap smears, As of May 2017 5 yearly molecular test. �SLIP, SLOP, SLAP

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