Groups of Abnormal Cells That ______Out of Control

8th Grade Health:

Cancer (Non-Communicable Diseases) w/ Ms. Kelly

Name: ______

CANCER NOTES

Oncology:

 ______and ______of cancer  Over ______types

Definition:

 Groups of abnormal cells that ______out of control  Due to something wrong with ______, ______, ______

Tumors:

 Group of cells that grow together to form a ______ No apparent function – ______: grows harmlessly without spreading – ______: Abnormal cells that spread to other parts of the body (CANCEROUS!)

Metastasis:

 Spreading of cancer from localized area to other parts of the body via ______and ______

Biopsy:

 Removal of a small amount of ______for examination under a ______. Causes of Cancer: ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGICAL ______: – Family tendencies cancer-causing agents – Risk increases with  ______ ______– Others biological causes  ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

Latency Period:

 Period of time it takes for the cancer to develop  Time of ______to time ______appear  Can be ______-______years before the cancer is detected

Prevention:

 Avoid ______products  Avoid excess ______consumption  High ______/low ______diet  Avoid ______ Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun (Use SPF _____ or higher)  Avoid too much radiation  Physical check-ups/ self-exams

Cancer Fighting Foods:  All dark, leafy, green veggies, cruciferous  Soy, beans, peas veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage)  Olive oil  ______(whole wheat, brown rice)  Salmon  Fruits: Vitamins _____ and _____  Green tea Warning Signs:

 Change in ______habits  A sore that doesn’t heal  Unusual bleeding, bruising, or discharge  Thickening or ______ Indigestion or difficulty swallowing  Obvious ______in wart or mole  Nagging ______or hoarseness  Unusual weight loss/unusual headaches

Treatments:

 ______—removal of tumor o ______is used for mouth and skin cancers (liquid nitrogen)

 ______—50 different drugs (IV, pills, injection) o Chemicals destroy cancer cells by interfering with DNA without harming too many normal cells o Side effects: ______, ______, ______

 ______—Cancer cells more sensitive than normal cells o Most sensitive areas: bone marrow where ______are made (sternum) and pelvic area where ______organs located

Remission:  Period of time when person is ______ Permanent remission: ______with no reoccurrence

Melanoma:

 Most serious form of ______cancer  ABCDE’s of Melanoma Detection o A: ______o B: ______o C: ______o D: ______o E: ______

Penn State Dance MaraTHON Links:

 THON Website: www.thon.org  THON 2016 Promo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-Bk09yXVBo  Eli’s Story: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnkH9yJFQAM