1. STATE ESTABLISHMENT LUGANSK
STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
LIFE SAFTEY DEPARTMENT
LUGANSK 2012
By : Janardhanan sasidhar
Group :42

2. HOW TO DETCT CANCER

3. CANCER
 What is Cancer ?
 Cancer is a class of diseases characterized
by out-of-control cell growth.It is a term
used for diseases in which abnormal cells
divide without control and are able to
invade other tissues. Cancer cells can
spread to other parts of the body through
the blood and lymph systems.

4. Cancer cell

6. Stages of cancer……

7. Different types of cancer…..
 There are five broad groups that are
used to classify cancer.
 Carcinomas
 Sarcomas
 Lymphomas
 Leukemia
 Adenomas

8.  Carcinomas
are characterized by cells that cover
internal and external parts of the body
such as lung, breast, and colon cancer.
 Sarcomas
are characterized by cells that are located
in bone, cartilage, fat, connective tissue,
muscle, and other supportive tissues.
 Lymphomas
are cancers that begin in the lymph nodes
and immune system tissues.

9.  Leukemia
are cancers that begin in the bone
marrow and often accumulate in the
bloodstream.
 Adenomas
are cancers that arise in the thyroid,
the pituitary gland, the adrenal gland,
and other glandular tissues.

10. HOW TO DETCT CANCER
1 Notice the stability of your weight. Persistent weight loss
often occur along with any type of cancer Unintentional
loss of weight. Cancers that are more likely to manifest
this kind of symptom are stomach cancer, lung
cancer, pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer and cancer of
the esophagus.
2 Observe how often you feel tired. Extreme exhaustion or
constant feeling of fatigue is a typical sign of cancer. It
may start during the early stage of the disease But, it may
also begin as loss of blood develops with the
condition, such as leukemia and some types of stomach or
colon cancer.
3 Use a thermometer to measure your temperature. Fever is
one of the common symptoms of cancer. It can be seen in
early stages such as with leukemia and lymphoma. But it
occurs more often in advance cases of cancer, where the
cancer itself or its treatment extremely affects the immune
system--making it difficult for the body to battle existing
infections.

11. 4 Watch for some unusual changes in your skin.
Changes in the texture and color of the skin and the
size and shape of moles around the skin can be
observed in skin cancers or melanoma. Cancers
occurring inside the body may also bring about
noticeable changes to the skin such as reddening
(erythema), darkening (hyperpigmentation), yellowing
(jaundice), itching and abnormal growth of hair around
the skin.
5 Monitor how frequently you feel pain. Pain can be an
early indication of cancer such as in cases of bone or
testicular cancer. Pain can also be a constant
companion of cancer, especially on more progressed
or advanced cases. A headache thats far more severe
than the usual type, last for days, and fails to improve
with medications can be a sign of cancer. . Constant
pain in the back and pelvic area are common among

12. 6 Take note of some changes in your stools and
bowel habits. The consistency, caliber, and
appearance of your stool may come out different
than normal. Stools may appear bloody or dark
and are as thin as pencils such as in cases of
colon and rectal cancer. Continuous diarrhea or
constipation may also occur. In some
cases, individuals with cancer may have a
constant feeling of wanting to defecate even if
they really don't need to and if they do
defecate, such feeling will still remain for more
than a few days.
7 Try to observe if you had undergone changes in
bladder function. Cancer can cause urinary
problems that may include pain during
urination, blood in the urine, and changes in the

13. 8 Keep an eye for some non-healing sores
around your body. Bleeding of the skin is
common among skin cancers, which may
appear like non-healing sores. Persistent white
or red patches around the mouth (gums, tonsils
or tongue), especially on chain smokers or
individuals that chew tobacco, can be signs of
cancer. Sores that do not heal around the
testicles or vagina may possibly be a sign of
cancer.
9 Palpate the surfaces of your body for some
existing lumps or swollen lymph nodes. Lumps
are often harmless but for those that do not go
away and causes severe pain as you touch it,
may be related to cancer. Lumps around the
breasts and testicular area that continuously

14. 10 Keep an eye over some unusual discharge of
blood in your system. Abnormal bleeding may occur during the
early or later stage of cancer. Coughing of blood or blood in the
phlegm may indicate cancer of the lungs. An unusual vaginal
discharge may be a sign of cancer in the uterus or cervix. Breast
cancer can show signs of an abnormal discharge of blood from the
nipple. A bloody or dark stool may be indicative of colon or rectal
cancer; and blood in the urine (hematuria) may be a sign of
bladder or kidney cancer.
11 Observe if you ever have frequent indigestion or if you find it
difficult to swallow. Both of these symptoms may be due to other
causes, but it can also be a sign of an existing cancer. Indigestion
along with bloating are common among patients with ovarian
cancer. Dysphagia or difficulty in swallowing may indicate cancer of
the throat, esophagus, or stomach.
12 Check with your doctor if you experience persistent cough and
hoarseness. Constant coughing that lasts for more than a month
along with blood expectorations, may be a sign of lung cancer. If
hoarseness or grating sound of your voice remains the same for

15. Conclusion ...
CANCER,
a 6 letter word that makes our world
upside down. It is out-of-control cell
growth . It is a term used for diseases
in which abnormal cells divide without
control and are able to invade other
tissues. From this we get to know that
how dangerous is cancer and if it is
detected earlier, the more chance to
cure from this disease...

16. Bibliography ...
1) www.ehow.com
2) www.cancer.com
3) www.ecancer.com
4) www.web.ncifcrf.gov