Cancer is when abnormal cells divide in an uncontrolled way Some of the body’s cells begin to divide without stopping and spread into surrounding tissues.

1. CANCER
All You Need To
Know About!

2. What is Cancer?
• Cancer is when abnormal cells divide in
an uncontrolled way.
• Some of the body’s cells begin to divide
without stopping and spread into
surrounding tissues.
• There are more than 200 different Types
of Cancer.
• Cancer is one of the most common
diseases in the World.

3. Types of Cancers
• Lung
• Breast
• Colorectum
• Prostate
• Stomach
• Liver
• Cervix uteri
• Oesophagus
• Bladder
• Leukaemia

4. What Causes Cancer?
• Mutations & Genetic
• Tobacco & Alcohol Use
• Overweight & Obesity
• Dietary Factors
• Physical Inactivity
• Radiation

5. Symptoms of Cancer
• Fatigue & Pain
• Loss of Appetite or Anorexia
• Weight Loss
• Difficulty in Swallowing & Tastelessness
• Mouth Ulcers & Sores
• Difficulty in Breathing or Shortness of
Breath
• Anxiety & Depression
• Dry Skin, Itching & Abnormal changes in
Warts or Moles

6. Treatments For Cancer
• Surgery
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation Therapy
• Targeted Therapy
• Immunotherapy
• Hormonal Therapy
• Biological Therapy
• Photodynamic Therapy
• Bone Marrow Transplant

7. How to Prevent Cancer?
• Eating a Healthy & Balanced Diet
• Maintaining a healthy and normal
body weight
• Stopping smoking completely
• Consuming less alcohol
• Preventing prolonged exposure of
bare skin to the sun
• Genetic Testing
• Screening
• Vaccines for Cancer prevention

8. Cancer: Stats & Fact
• Only a very small percentage of cancers (between 5-10%) have a
genetic link.
• Environmental factors(Air, water, food) can increase your risk of
Cancer.
• More than 90% of all Lung Cancer cases are caused by Smoking.
• 22% of all Cancer deaths are due to Lung Cancer resulting from
Smoking.