Proceedings of National Seminar RISING PREVALENCE OF CANCER AMONG WOMEN IN KERALA Organised By DEPARTMENT OF HOME SCIENCE ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, ALAPPUZHA Celebrating 60 years of excellence Sponsored By University Grants Commission Editor Dr Bhagya D Assistant Professor, Department of Home Science St. Joseph’s College for Women, Alappuzha, Kerala, India. E –mail : [email protected] 2014 International E - Publication www.isca.me , www.isca.co.in International E - Publication 427, Palhar Nagar, RAPTC, VIP-Road, Indore-452005 (MP) INDIA Phone: +91-731-2616100, Mobile: +91-80570-83382 E-mail: [email protected] , Website: www.isca.me , www.isca.co.in © Copyright Reserved 2014 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored, in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, reordering or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher. ISBN: 978-93-84648-33-6 International Science Congress Association www.isca.in , www.isca.co.in , www.isca.net.co , www.isca.net.in Contents Preface v About Alappuzha vi About St. Joseph’s College for Women vii About the Department of Home Science viii About the Seminar ix Organising Committee x Programme Schedule xi Seminar Presentations Therapeutic potential of fenugreek seeds for the prevention and management of colorectal cancer Arun K B, Akhil G C and Dr Nisha P 2 Assessment of Pre-cancerous dietary pattern of patients suffering from middle and lower gastrointestinal tract cancers Gayathry C P and Roshan MaryVarghese 7 Antioxidants in fighting cancer- Development of antioxidant rich plant food products ( BEST PAPER AWARD) Helen C and Magdalene Virjini P 12 Coconut- The Wonder food of Kerala as a functional food Dr Sheila John and Jasmine Jenifer 18 Incorporation of Aloevera in seleced recipes, nutrient analysis and popularization among housewives Binu Emmanuel and Hancy J Vattakunnel 19 Iron Profile of working women in comparison with housewives Minu Mathew and Merin Abraham 24 Formulation, nutrient analysis and popularization of jackfruit seed flour based recipes among housewives Teena Kurian and Anjaly Sasikumar 27 Reproductive health risk factors for breast cancer in women RISING PREVALENCE OF CANCER AMONG WOMEN IN KERALA iii International Science Congress Association www.isca.in , www.isca.co.in , www.isca.net.co , www.isca.net.in K Tirumala, G Sudhakar and R K Anuradha 31 Nutrition in Cancer G Sudhakar, K Tirumala and R K Anuradha 37 Oxidative stress and antioxidant –the link to cancer Krishnasree V and Stephy Das 38 Oral Cancer: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment Dr S Selsa 44 Food habits and Cancer Krishnendu J R 49 Creating Awareness of natural prescriptions to reduce the risk of breast cancer among selected obese females Soorya M Kottaram 53 Formulation of a Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) for Cancer Patients Manju George and Dr Betty Rani Issac 60 Rising Prevalence of cancer among women in Kerala Jansamma Kurian 61 Formulation of foods as preventive nutrition: A nutrition Education Programme (BEST POSTER AWARD) Ani Thomas Thottan and Jisha A Prabha 65 Nutritional Profile of HIV positive pregnant women in Kalogo Town council Agago district Bridget Scaria and Oceng Freda Amito 70 About Editor 78 RISING PREVALENCE OF CANCER AMONG WOMEN IN KERALA iv International Science Congress Association www.isca.in , www.isca.co.in , www.isca.net.co , www.isca.net.in Preface Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells, which can result in death. It is caused by both external factors (chemicals, radiation, viruses) and internal factors (hormones, immune conditions, inherited mutations). Causal factors may act together or in sequence to initiate or promote carcinogenesis. Cancer as a disease process reminds us often unexpectedly of our mortality. It frequently compromises the patient's vitality. It is also a burden emotionally and physically on family, friends, significant others, community, and other social resources. Every year, millions are diagnosed with cancer, leaving their lives and those of their loved ones irrevocably changed. Yet constant advancements in medicine and medical technology are slowly but surely tipping the battle against cancer in our favour. It is a dreadful disease threatening the lives of millions especially women. The incidence of cancer among women has risen and the male to female ratio of cancer patients in the State has reversed in the last 30 years. Women in Kerala are at an increased risk of cancers viz breast, cervix, ovarian and thyroid. Since health problem in women are of great importance in any society and culture as they form the sheet anchor for the upkeep and integrity of family and society. It’s high time to sensitize the women in the detection, prevention and management of cancer. Hence the thrust areas of the seminar were focussed to discover the fundamental causes of cancer, to develop new tools in cancer treatment, importance of nutraceuticals in cancer treatment and creating awareness regarding the disease by debunking the myths. I am glad that there has been good response from the teaching faculty, scientists, research scholars and students for the seminar. I hope that the deliberations of the seminar would enable the community to address the debilitating effects of cancer in a practical way and to ward off the ignorance and myths associated with cancer. Dr. Bhagya D Convener, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Home Science, St. Joseph’s College for Women, Alappuzha– 688 001, Kerala, India. 4th February, 2014 RISING PREVALENCE OF CANCER AMONG WOMEN IN KERALA v International Science Congress Association www.isca.in , www.isca.co.in , www.isca.net.co , www.isca.net.in Alappuzha Alappuzha , also known as Alleppey , is a city in Alappuzha District of Kerala state of southern India. It is the administrative headquarters of Alappuzha District. Alappuzha is considered to be the oldest planned town in this region. As per 2001 census Alappuzha is the sixth largest city in Kerala. Alappuzha is situated 62 kilometres to the south of Kochi and 155 kilometres north of Trivandrum. Alappuzha is an important tourist destination in India. A houseboat cruise in these backwaters is a delightful experience. Alappuzha is also the access point for the annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race, held on the Punnamada Lake, near Alappuzha, on the second Saturday of August every year which is the most competitive and popular of the boat races in India. The mullackal chirap is also one of the attractions of Allapuzha which is the festive season held ten colourful days every year in the month of December. Other attractions in Alappuzha are Alappuzha Beach, Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple, Mannarasala Temple, Chettikulangara Devi Temple, Haripad Subrahmanya Swamy Temple, Mullakkal Temple, Edathua Church, Alappuzha CSI Christ Church (oldest Anglican church in Kerala) and Champakulam Valia Palli. Krishnapuram Palace also attracts many tourists. The tasty ambalappuzha payasam is a popular dessert. Coir is the most important commodity manufactured in Alappuzha. One of the major feature of this land is the region called Kuttanad, the 'granary of Kerala'. Kuttanad is also known as the rice bowl of Kerala and is one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level. Owing to its proximity to the sea, the climate of Alappuzha is humid and hot during the summer, although it remains fairly cool and pleasant during the months of October and November. Education in Alappuzha got a boost with the development of many schools, computer institutes and colleges all over the district. Alappuzha holds a distinct position in Kerala in terms of literacy rate. Here nature has spent up on the land her richest bounties. Alleppey, the Venice of the East . RISING PREVALENCE OF CANCER AMONG WOMEN IN KERALA vi International Science Congress Association www.isca.in , www.isca.co.in , www.isca.net.co , www.isca.net.in ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE FOR WOMEN St. Joseph’s College for Women, Alappuzha , One of the pioneering institutions in the field of higher education for women was established in 1 st July 1954 with the motto “Virtue and Knowledge” . The college offers 9 UG courses and 3 PG courses. The College, affiliated to the University of Kerala, managed by the Canossian Educational Society, has registered remarkable progress in the women’s education and welfare in the coastal belt. The college now celebrating its 60 years of excellence has been re-accredited at the ‘A Grade’ level by the National Assessment and Accreditation Committee (NAAC).To fulfil the vision of the beloved foundress of the Congregation, St. Magdalene of Canossa in the “formation of hearts” , the college is committed to shape and foster intellectually trained, morally upright, socially committed and spiritually inspired young women especially from among the poor and the marginalized. RISING PREVALENCE OF CANCER AMONG WOMEN IN KERALA vii International Science Congress Association www.isca.in , www.isca.co.in , www.isca.net.co , www.isca.net.in The Department of Home Science The Department of Home Science, established in the year 1960 is credited as one of the prestigious departments of the college. The department has been imparting quality education to women with the mission of empowering by upholding the basic values of life. Backed by a competent team of faculty members, the department excels in all the aspects of higher education teaching, consultancy, research and extension. The department has excellent infrastructural facilities, well equipped laboratories and a well stocked library, all of which contribute to make the teaching – learning experience a truly enriching one. The department offers B.Sc. Home Science with residence course and M.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics with internship. In addition, certificate course by MSME and add-on course in tailoring is also conducted on a regular basis.