<p> 8th Grade Health:</p><p>Cancer (Non-Communicable Diseases) w/ Ms. Kelly</p><p>Name: ______</p><p>CANCER NOTES</p><p>Oncology:</p><p> ______and ______of cancer  Over ______types</p><p>Definition:</p><p> Groups of abnormal cells that ______out of control  Due to something wrong with ______, ______, ______</p><p>Tumors:</p><p> 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!)</p><p>Metastasis:</p><p> Spreading of cancer from localized area to other parts of the body via ______and ______</p><p>Biopsy:</p><p> 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  ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______</p><p>Latency Period:</p><p> Period of time it takes for the cancer to develop  Time of ______to time ______appear  Can be ______-______years before the cancer is detected</p><p>Prevention:</p><p> 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</p><p>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:</p><p> 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</p><p>Treatments:</p><p> ______—removal of tumor o ______is used for mouth and skin cancers (liquid nitrogen)</p><p> ______—50 different drugs (IV, pills, injection) o Chemicals destroy cancer cells by interfering with DNA without harming too many normal cells o Side effects: ______, ______, ______</p><p> ______—Cancer cells more sensitive than normal cells o Most sensitive areas: bone marrow where ______are made (sternum) and pelvic area where ______organs located</p><p>Remission:  Period of time when person is ______ Permanent remission: ______with no reoccurrence</p><p>Melanoma:</p><p> Most serious form of ______cancer  ABCDE’s of Melanoma Detection o A: ______o B: ______o C: ______o D: ______o E: ______</p><p>Penn State Dance MaraTHON Links:</p><p> 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</p>