CANCER

Global Vision
Dr Madhuri

What Is Cancer?

What is Cancer

Healthy Cells
Cells represent the
smallest, functional unit of
our existence which
contains cytoplasm and a
nucleus (i.e. metabolism,
reproduction, day to day
functions)
Cells have a specialized
function depending on
their location in the body.

Cells grow, replicate and

repair body organs.
The genetic material
(DNA/RNA) and your
immune system regulate
this process.

Different Types of Cells

Blood cells
Muscle cells
(smooth, striated,
cardiac)
Nerve cells
Bone cells
Cartilage cells
Liver (hepa) cells

Define Cancer
Cancer is a term used to describe a
large group of diseases that are
characterized by a cellular
malfunction. Healthy cells are
programmed to know what to do
and when to do it. Cancerous cells
do not have this programming and
therefore grow and replicate out of
control. They also serve no
physiological function. These cells
are now termed a neoplasm.

This neoplasmic mass often

forms a clumping of cells
known as a tumor.

Loss of Normal Growth Control

Normal
cell division
Cell Suicide or Apoptosis
Cell damage
no repair

Cancer
cell division

First
mutation

Second
mutation

Third
Fourth or
mutation later mutation
Uncontrolled growth

Example of Normal Growth

Dead cells
shed from
outer surface
Epidermis

Dividing cells
in basal layer

Cell migration

Dermis

The Beginning of Cancerous Growth

Underlying tissue

Invasion and Metastasis

1
Cancer cells invade
surrounding tissues
and blood vessels
2
Cancer cells are
transported by
the circulatory
system to distant
sites 3
Cancer cells
reinvade and grow
at new location

Malignant versus Benign Tumors

Benign (not cancer)

tumor cells grow
only locally and
cannot spread by
invasion or metastasis

Time

Malignant (cancer)
cells invade
neighboring tissues,
enter blood vessels,
and metastasize to
different sites

Common Cancer Types

Bladder Cancer

Bladder Cancer
Lung Cancer

Bladder Cancer
Lung Cancer
Breast Cancer

Bladder Cancer
Lung Cancer
Breast Cancer
Melanoma

Bladder Cancer
Lung Cancer
Breast Cancer
Melanoma
Colon and Rectal Cancer

Bladder Cancer
Lung Cancer
Breast Cancer
Melanoma
Colon and Rectal Cancer
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Bladder Cancer
Lung Cancer
Breast Cancer
Melanoma
Colon and Rectal Cancer
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Endometrial Cancer

Bladder Cancer
Lung Cancer
Breast Cancer
Melanoma
Colon and Rectal Cancer
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Endometrial Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer

Bladder Cancer
Lung Cancer
Breast Cancer
Melanoma
Colon and Rectal Cancer
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Endometrial Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer

Bladder Cancer
Lung Cancer
Breast Cancer
Melanoma
Colon and Rectal Cancer
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Endometrial Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer
Prostate Cancer

Bladder Cancer
Lung Cancer
Breast Cancer
Melanoma
Colon and Rectal Cancer
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Endometrial Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Thyroid Cancer

AND

Leukemia

I help you to have cancer

Causes

Inherited
Risk Factors
Environmental Factors

Common environmental factors leading to cancer death include:

obacco(25-30%)

Common environmental factors leading to cancer death include:

diet andobesity(30-35%)

obacco(25-30%)

Common environmental factors leading to cancer death include:

diet andobesity(30-35%)

obacco(25-30%)
infections (15-20%)

Common environmental factors leading to cancer death include:

diet andobesity(30-35%)

obacco(25-30%)

Radiation
infections (15-20%)
Stress
lack of physical activity
environmental
pollutants

HOM
E

OUTCOME OF

HOME IS THE
PLACE WHERE
WE FEEL
SAFEST, BUT IN
MOST HOMES
TOXINS ARE
EVERYWHERE.
62 TOXIC CHEMICALS ARE IN THE AVERAGE HOME!

TOXIC CHEMICALS IN HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS ARE 3

TIMES MORE LIKELY TO CAUSE CANCER THAN OUTDOOR AIR.

RED ALERT Signs

&
Symptoms

Cancer Detection and Diagnosis

Early Cancer May Not Have Any

Symptoms

DIAGNOSIS

Self examinations
Clinical examinations
Screening
Biopsy
X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, PET scans, and
ultrasound scans
Molecular diagnostic test

Cervical Cancer Screening

Normal
Pap smear

Abnormal
Pap smear

Breast Cancer Screening

Prostate and Ovarian Cancer Screening

Thought of the Day

If you dont FIND time
For Todays Fitness..!!

THEN.
Probably You are SAVING that
time
For Tomorrows
Sickness!!

Dietary and Lifestyle

Changes
to Help Prevent Cancer

Non-modifiable
Genetics
Environmental

Modifiable
Lifestyle
Diet

Our
Focus!

What Causes Cancer?

Modifiable Risk Factors

Lifestyle
Diet

Up to 1/3 of cancers can be avoided with

a nutritious diet, maintenance of a
healthy weight, and an active lifestyle

Optimize your diet!

1. Plant-based foods
2. Limit red and processed meats
3. Avoid grilling and frying foods
4. Limit alcohol
5. Avoid Tobacco
6. Limit exposure to carcinogen

Plant-based Diets
High in fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans,
etc.
Dietary fiber
Vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and
antioxidants
Low in total and saturated fat

Benefits of Dietary Fiber

Speeds up digestion
Eliminates cancer compounds from the
body
Changes the bacteria in the gut to good
bacteria
Getting enough fiber can reduce the risk of:
Colorectal cancer
Breast cancer
Some head/neck cancers

Sources of Fiber
Whole Grains
Legumes
Vegetables
Fruits
Recommendations:
Men: 32g per day
Women: 25g per day
(14g of dietary fiber per
1,000 calories daily)

Benefits of Vitamins and Phytonutrients

Act as antioxidants in the body
Antioxidants:
Reduce cells that damage the body
Control cell growth and death

These compounds may be protective

against:
Bladder cancer
cancer
Lung cancer

Breast
Prostate cancer
Esophageal cancer
Colon cancer

Sources of Vitamins and Phytonutrients

Vitamin A: liver, eggs, dairy
-carotene: carrot, sweetpotato, pumpkin, dark leafy
green vegetables
Vitamin E: vegetable oils,
nuts, leafy green vegetables,
sweet potatoes, carrots, and
tomatoes
Vitamin C: citrus fruits,
broccoli, cabbage
Recommendations:
2 cups of fruit daily
2.5 to 3 cups of vegetables daily

Benefits of Consuming a Low Diet

Low intakes of saturated fat may prevent
inflammation
Inflammation is often associated with cancer development

Increased waist

circumference and
body weight (obesity)
may increase the risk
of developing:
Colon cancer
Breast cancer
Multiple myeloma

Optimize your diet!

1. Plant-based foods
2. Limit red and processed meats
3. Avoid grilling and frying foods
4. Limit alcohol

Limit Red and Processed

Meats

Some processed
meats may contain
carcinogens
Recommendatio
ns:
Eat less than 18
ounces of red
meat a week to
reduce cancer
risk

Red meats:
Hamburgers, steak,
lamb roast, pork
chops
Processed meats:
Smoked/cured/salte
d meat, meat with
added
preservatives such
as hotdogs, bacon,
salami, sausage

Optimize your diet!

1. Plant-based foods
2. Limit red and processed meats
3. Avoid grilling and frying foods
4. Limit alcohol

Avoid Grilling and Frying Foods!

Cancer causing compounds

are produced when animal
products are grilled or fried
Chemicals formed when fat
drips off the meat into flames
Try to replace grilling and
frying with baking, steaming,
or boiling!

Optimize your diet!

1. Plant-based foods
2. Limit red and processed meats
3. Avoid grilling and frying foods
4. Limit alcohol

Limit Alcohol Consumption

May damage DNA, increasing the risk of
cancer
High alcohol consumption is associated
Esophagus
with:
cancer
Breast cancer
Head and neck cancer
Liver cancer

Mouth cancer
Pharynx/Larynx cancer
Recommendations:
Men: 2 drinks per day

Optimize your diet!

1. Plant-based foods
2. Limit red and processed meats
3. Avoid grilling and frying foods
4. Limit alcohol
5. Avoid Tobacco
6. Limit exposure to carcinogen

Optimize your diet!

1. Plant-based foods
2. Limit red and processed meats
3. Avoid grilling and frying foods
4. Limit alcohol
5. Avoid Tobacco
6. Limit exposure to carcinogen

Industrial Pollution

Incidence of
Most Cancers

1930

1950

1970
Year

1990

Protect Yourself From Excessive

Sunlight

LIMIT RADIATION USE

Avoid CT Scans as they have been linked to
progression of cancer
Avoid EMFs (electromagnetic field)
Electronics
Power Lines
Modems
appliances

Avoid COSMETICS
containing
Formaldehyde
Parabens
phthalates (endocrin
disrupting
preservatives)
*100 unique chemicals in
every day personal products .
MINERAL OIL (LIQUID PETROLEUM)
IS A BY PRODUCT OF PETROLEUM AND IS KNOWN TO INCREASE THE
RISK OF CANCER.

*THESE CHEMICALS SLOWLY POISON US THROUGH

REPEATED USE!!!

Microwave PopcornDiaacetyl

Non-Organic FoodPesticides

Canned Food- Bisphenol-A

or BPA

Processed Meat- Numerous

Chemicals and preservatives

Potato Chips- Articial Flavors &

preservatives

Hydrogenated Oil

Sugars- High fructose corn

syrup

Diet Food

Highly salted or fried or pickled food

Summary
There are many causes of cancer
Some causes can be changed
Diet is a modifiable risk factor
With these small steps, you can help reduce
your risk of cancer-causing agents!

THINK AGAIN

THANK YOU