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Cancer Education 2014
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What is Cancer?
 The result of out-of-control growth of abnormal cells
 Normal body cells grow, divide and die in an orderly fashion
 Cancer cells continue to grow and divide, instead of dying
 They outlive normal cells and continue to form new abnormal cells
Types of Cancer
 Carcinomas
 The most common type of cancer
 Sarcomas
 Lymphomas
 Leukemias
What’s in a Name?
 Primary Site
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Place where cancer starts
 Metastasize
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Can spread to other parts of the body
 Naming
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Always named for the place it began
If breast cancer spreads to the liver it is still called breast cancer (Not liver)
Cancer in Numbers
 Second most common cause of death in U.S.
 Heart Disease is #1
 Half of all men, and a third of all women, will develop
cancer during their lifetime
 Approximately 2 in 5 Hoosiers now living will
eventually have cancer
 Cost of Cancer
 $216.6 Billion (2009)
Cancer in Numbers
 Estimated New Cancer Cases for 2014
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US – 1,665,540
IN – 35,560
 Estimated Deaths for 2014
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585,720 Americans
 Nearly one in every four deaths
13,370 Hoosiers
 23% of all Hoosier deaths in 2013
 Estimated New Cases in Indiana for 2014
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Female Breast – 4,590
Cervical – 260
Colon– 3,020
Melanoma – 1,550
Lung/Bronchus – 5,540
Prostate – 4,390
Risk Factors and Risk Reduction
 Nearly all cancers of the lung, bladder, mouth, and
skin could be prevented
 Many cancer deaths (50-75%) are related to personal
behaviors or habits
 30% or more of all cancer deaths related to cigarette
smoking
 30% of all cancer deaths in the U.S. are related to
poor nutrition & inactivity leading to obesity
Strategies for Cancer Prevention
 Stop using tobacco!
 Maintain a reasonable weight
 Adopt a physically active lifestyle
 Eat a healthy diet, with a focus on plant fruits and
vegetables. The more COLOR the more nutrients.
 Increase fiber and reduce fat
 Limit alcohol consumption
 Limit exposure to the sun
Lifestyle Behaviors Affect Our Risk for Cancer
o Of all Indiana adults
• 22% of adults smoke (2013)
• 65% are considered overweight or obese (2013)
• 56% of adults get less than 150 minutes of physical
activity a week (2013)
o Of all Indiana High School Students
• 13.7% smoke (2013)
• 14% Overweight/obese (2011)
• 44% 60 minutes of Physical Activity a day (2011)
Why is weight so important?
 Weight contributes to 188,000 cancer deaths
each year.
 One-third of the cancer deaths are attributed
to poor nutrition, physical inactivity,
overweight and obesity.
Early Detection/Screening
 Looking for cancer BEFORE there are
symptoms
 May identify early cases of cancer that might
never have become clinically apparent
What can you do?
 Have annual physicals (Pap test, CBE, skin
exams, vaccinations)
 Avoid alcohol and tobacco products
 Limit exposure to direct sunlight
 Be aware of your body!
What is Testicular Cancer?
 Testicular cancer is cancer in one or both testicles
 It usually occurs in young men
 This type of cancer can be treated and very often
cured
Testicular Cancer Facts
 American Cancer Society estimated that there
will be 8,820 new cases of testicular cancer in
2014
 An estimated 380 men will die of testicular
cancer in 2014
Types of Testicular Cancer
 More than 90% of cancers of the testicle develop in special
cells known as germ cells.
 These are the cells that make sperm. There are two main
types of germ cell tumors in men:
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Seminomas
Non-seminomas
 Many testicular cancers contain both seminoma and non-
seminoma cells.
 These mixed germ cell tumors are treated as non-seminomas
because they grow and spread like non-seminomas.
Risk Factors
 Age
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About 9 of 10 occur in men 20-54 years of age.
It can affect males of all ages (including infants and elderly men)
 Early Puberty
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Men who mature early have a higher risk due to high hormone levels
 Family History
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If a family history then higher risk of developing the cancer
Risk Factors
 Body Size/Type
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Some studies have found that taller men have a somewhat higher
risk, but others have not
 Race
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White men have 5-10 times higher risk than African-American men,
and more than twice that of Asian-American men
 Undescended Testicles
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More likely to develop in men whose testicles have not descended
(3-17 times more likely)
Undescended Testicle
Warning Signs
 Small hard, painless lump on the front or side of the testicle
 Swelling or tenderness in the body (groin, breast or neck)
 Sudden collection of fluid or blood in the scrotum
 Change in the way the testicle feels
 Enlarged testicle
 Dull ache in the groin
 Back pain/Upset Stomach
 Urinary Problems
Testicular Self Awareness
 Men need to be aware of testicular cancer and to see a
doctor right away if they find a lump on a testicle.
 Regular testicular self-exams have not been studied
enough to show if they lower the risk of dying from this
cancer.
 Men with risk factors, such as an undescended testicle,
previous testicular cancer, or a family member who has
had this cancer should seriously think about monthly selfexams. If you have risk factors, talk it over with a doctor.
Testicular self exam
 Once a month
 After a shower, examine each testicle gently with both
hands
 It is NORMAL for one testicle to be larger than the other
 Should not feel any pain when doing the exam
Testicular Self-Exam
 Examine each testicle with both hands
 Place the index and middle fingers under the
testicle with the thumbs on top
 Roll the testicle gently between the
thumbs and fingers
 Find the epididymis (soft tube-like structure behind the testicle)
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Become familiar with this structure so as not to confuse it for a lump
 Cancerous lumps are usually found on the sides of the testicle but can
be up front
 If you feel a lump or have other signs see a doctor right away
Skin Cancer Facts
 There are three types of skin cancer
 Early detection and treatment are very important with
all types cancer
 More than TWO million cases of skin cancer are
diagnosed in the United States each year.
Basal and Squamous Cell Carcinoma
 Basal Cell (Most common form)
 80% of new skin cancer cases
 90% found on the head, neck, and other high exposure areas
 High cure rate
 Once diagnosed 40% chance of getting another basal cell cancer
within five years
 Squamous Cell (2nd most common form)
 90% cure rate
 More than 300,000 new cases diagnosed annually
Melanoma
 Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin
cancer
 One American dies of melanoma every hour
 Melanoma is the most common form of
cancer for 25-29 year-olds
 The second most common form of cancer for
15-29 year-olds
Melanoma
 76,690 expected new diagnoses in 2013
 Ten times more common in whites than African-
Americans
 Before age of 40
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Rates are higher in women
 After age of 40
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Rates are almost two times higher in men
 Rates are increasing by almost 3% per year since 2004
Melanoma Survival Rate
 Five year survival rate is 99% (if tumor is spotted when only
a spot on the skin
 Five year survival rate drops to 15% if the fast growing
cancer has spread
Avoid Sun Damage
 Wear hats and protective clothing when in the sun
 Do NOT visit tanning booths. Their effects can be as dangerous
as the sun’s UV rays
 Wear sunscreen that protects from both UVA and UVB rays and
use an SPF of 30 or higher (Natural ingredients like zinc oxide
are helpful)
 Seek shade during the hours of 10:00 am to 4:00 pm if you do
not have access to protective clothing
 Wear sunglasses to protect against ocular melanoma
Skin Cancer Summary
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Look for new spots
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About 70% do not emerge from moles
 Women watch your LEGS
 Women tend to get melanomas on their legs and calves
 Guys should monitor the top of your ears and head
especially closely
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Many hats for men don't shade the ears, and balding men often forget
to protect their hairless pates. Both are common sites for squamous
and basal cell carcinoma.
 Don't overlook the places where the sun doesn't shine
 Many melanomas show up in armpits, hands, belly buttons,
underneath hair, the bottom of the feet, and other places that don't get
much direct light
 Have a second pair of eyes look
Breast Cancer Facts
 Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer found in
women in the United States
 It is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death among women age
40-59
 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime
 When breast cancer is confined to the breast the 5 year survival
rate is over 98 percent
 A woman dies from breast cancer every 74 seconds around the
world
 Men can get breast cancer!
 Rare, but does happen.
 2,000 men will be diagnosed this year, 400 will die (Nationally)
Risk Factors
• Risk factors do not cause breast cancer
• Risk factors are associated with an
increased chance of getting breast cancer
• Some risk factors can be controlled and
others can’t be changed
Risk Factors
 Two Major Risk Factors
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Being a Woman
Getting Older
 Other Risk Factors?
 Modifiable factors can lower risk
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Breastfeeding, physical activity, and maintaining a healthy body
weight
Breast Cancer Symptoms in Men
Possible symptoms of breast cancer to watch for
include:
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A lump or swelling, which is usually (but not always) painless
Skin dimpling or puckering
Nipple retraction (turning inward)
Redness or scaling of the nipple or breast skin
Discharge from the nipple
If you notice any breast changes, you should see your
health care professional as soon as possible.
HPV and Cancer
 Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus.
 Most sexually active people in the U.S. will have HPV at
some time in their lives.
 There are more than 40 types of HPV that are passed on
through sexual contact.
 These types can infect the genital areas of men,
including the skin on and around the penis or anus. They
can also infect the mouth and throat.
HPV and Cancer
Cancers of the penis, anus and oropharynx are uncommon,
and only a subset of these cancers are actually related to
HPV. Each year in the U.S. there are about:
 400 men who get HPV-related cancer of the penis
 1,500 men who get HPV-related cancer of the anus
 5,600 men who get cancers of the oropharynx (back of
throat)
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Many of these cancers are also related to tobacco and alcohol use
HPV and Cancer
 Currently, there is no HPV test recommended for
men.
 The only approved HPV tests on the market are for
screening women for cervical cancer.
 They are not useful for screening for HPV-related
cancers or genital warts in men.
HPV Vaccination
 HPV vaccine available boys and men ages 11-26
 Can protect against the types of HPV that most commonly cause
problems in men
 CDC recommendation
 All boys ages 11 or 12
 Men through age 21, who have not already received all three
doses
 The HPV vaccine is very safe and effective
 Studies show that the vaccine can protect men against
genital warts and anal cancers.
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Other protections likely, including cancers of the penis and
oropharynx (back of throat, including base of tongue and tonsils)
However, no vaccine studies for these outcomes
Possible Signs of Cancer
 Change in bowel or bladder habits
 A sore that does not heal
 Unusual bleeding or discharge
 Thickening or lumps in breast or elsewhere
 Indigestion or problems with swallowing
 Obvious change on wart or mole
 Nagging cough or hoarseness
Several types of cancer MAY NOT provide
symptoms before they cause changes in the body
Remember
 Have annual physicals (Pap test, CBE, skin exams).
 Avoid alcohol and tobacco products (including
secondhand smoke).
 Limit exposure to direct sunlight.
Know your body!