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Cervical Cancer
Last updated in 2016
What is cervical cancer?
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The cervix, lower part of the uterus
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Abnormal cells
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Triggered by a type virus
Anatomy of the cervix
Causes of cervical cancer
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The human papillomavirus (HPV)
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Chronic infections
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90% of cervical cancers are caused by an
HPV infection.
Risk factors
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Unprotected sex
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Cigarette smoking
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Use of birth control pills
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Multiple births
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Anal and oral sexual activity
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Hispanics and African American
Signs and symptoms
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No warning signs
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Vaginal discharge / bleeding
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Painful intercourse
Precancerous
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HPV infections
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Abnormal cells
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Spread of cancer
Early Detection
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Routine health screening
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Pap test
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DNA testing
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Compliance
Abnormal PAP?
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Repeat Pap
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Colposcopy & biopsy
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Abnormal cells are removed
Diagnosing Cervical Cancer
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Signs and symptoms explored
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Follow-up biopsy
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Pathology studies
Stages of Cervical Cancer
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Stage 0: Non-invasive
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Stage I: Invasive, spreading has began
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Stage II: Upper vagina affected
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Stage III: Lower part of vagina affected
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Stage IV: Multiple organs affected
Stages of Cervical Cancer
Treatment: Surgery
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Stages 0-II: Surgery recommended
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Stages III-IV: Surgical intervention ineffective
Treatment
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Radiation therapy
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Brachy therapy
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chemotherapy
Breast Cancer
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Affects American women
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Statistics: 1:8
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Mortality & morbidity
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Contributing factors & causes
Early detection
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Early intervention facilitated
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Improves rate of survival
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Routine clinical breast exams
Risk factors
Gender
 Over age 55
 Family history
 Overweight & lack of exercise
 Alcohol abuse
 Birth control pills & hormone therapy
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Preventative Measures
Lifestyle modification
_ rich in vegetables and fruits
_ low in fats, and red and overcooked
meats;
_Intake of antioxidants, such as vitamins E
&C
_regular exercise and weight reduction
_avoiding cigarettes
Screening and diagnosis
American Cancer Society recommends
yearly screening begin at 40.
 The earlier breast cancer is found, the easier
it is to treat.
 Mammography can sometimes detect a
breast mass three years before you can feel
it.
 normal mammogram does not completely
rule out the possibility of breast cancer.
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Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer
Signs & Symptoms
Asymptomatic
 sometimes
-painless lump in the breast.
-Changes in breast size or shape.
-Swelling in the armpit.
-Nipple changes or discharge.
 Breast pain can also be a symptom of
cancer, but this is not common.
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Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Inflammatory breast cancer is rare, fastgrowing
 often causes no distinct lump.
 breast skin may become thick, red, and
may look pitted -- like an orange peel.
 The area may also feel warm or tender
and have small bumps that look like a
rash.
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Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Breast Self-Exams
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New studies on breast self exams
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Breast exam technique
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Lumps do not always indicate cancer
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Immediate medical attention
Diagnosis
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Biopsy
Tissue studies
Intervention & Treatment
Surgical intervention
-Lumpectomy or breast-conservation
surgery
-Mastectomy
Non-surgical intervention
-Radiation therapy
-Chemotherapy
-Hormone therapy
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Surgical intervention
After surgery
Living with breast cancer
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Life changing experience
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There is hope
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Reach out
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Community resources
Prevention vs.Treatment
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Early detection & risk reduction
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Timely screening
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Healthy lifestyle
Community resources
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Division of Cancer Prevention and Control
800-CDC-INFO, (800-232-4636)
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Local health departments
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Medical research
Recommendations
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Obedience to God’s word on sexual
purity
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Compliance with health screening
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Take care of God’s temple, your body
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Open communication with medical
providers