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ccording to the World Health Organization, tobacco kills up to half its users, annually killing roughly six million people each year. The WHO notes that more than five million of those deaths are the result of direct tobacco use, while more than 600,000 deaths can be attributed to nonsmokers being exposed to secondhand smoke. While many in the United States may understand the threat that smoking poses to their overall health, the WHO notes that studies indicate knowledge about the specific health risks of tobacco use is not widespread. A 2009 survey of smokers in China found that less than 40 percent of smokers knew that smoking tobacco causes coronary heart disease, while only 27 percent were aware
of the link between smoking and stroke. It’s also important that smokers recognize that cigarettes once characterized as “light” or “low tar” are not healthier than more traditional cigarettes. While the US Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of such terms in cigarette sales within the United States, smokers traveling or living overseas should be mindful that other countries may not operate under such restrictions. In addition, the American Cancer Society notes that there is no proof that cigarettes sold as “all natural” and marketed as having no chemicals or additives are any safer than traditional cigarettes and that the best way for men, women and children to avoid the dangers of tobacco is to never smoke or to quit immediately. ■
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ancer affects millions of people across the globe each year. While those diagnosed with cancer face the biggest challenges, cancer patients’ friends and families also must deal with the consequences of a cancer diagnosis and the heartbreak that often accompanies seeing a loved one undergo cancer treatments. Strong support systems can help cancer patients during their treatments, but men and women need not wait until a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer to begin fighting the disease. Taking
steps to prevent cancer may be easier when tackled together as a family or a group of friends. According to the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the world’s leading centers devoted to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention, many foods can help men, women and children reduce their cancer risk. When shopping for household groceries, families and groups of friends living together can aim to make the following cancer-fighting foods part of their daily diets. ■
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Relay for Life is a social event for anyone in the community to attend. Luminarias are set up around a walking track to honor or remember someone that has battled or is battling cancer. There are teams that set up tents to sell food, crafts, raffles, etc. You do not have to be on a team to attend. From the moment Relay for Life begins, the teams are encouraged to have at least one representative walking the track. The constant walking around the track symbolizes the fact that cancer never sleeps. It is a reminder that those who are battling cancer are fighting the disease day and night without rest.
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Throughout the night there are various ceremonies that commemorate those who have passed away from cancer, cheer on those who are fighting cancer, and honor the survivors of the disease. Relay is a truly emotional event that brings everyone close together during the night. So even if you do not what to be on a team come out to next years Relay for Life and stroll around the track, get some great food, enjoy the live entertainment, and help others realize they are not alone in this battle.
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COPING WITH THE SIDE EFFECTS
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ffecting people all around the world, cancer does not discriminate based on gender, age or ethnicity. A cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatments can be overwhelming. Medical teams work together with patients and families to choose the best treatment plans. But while treatments are often highly effective, coping with both the emotional and physical side effects of cancer treatments is a big part of winning the fight against this disease. The National Cancer Institute says cancer treatments cause side effects because treatments not only affect cancerous cells, but also healthy tissues or organs. Side effects vary from person to person, even among those who get the same treatment. Side effects are particu-
larly common among recipients of chemotherapy. According to The Mesothelioma Center, fatigue is the most frequently reported side effect of chemotherapy, affecting up to 96 percent of cancer patients. Nausea and vomiting also occur in 70 to 80 percent of chemo patients. Cancer patients dealing with side effects like nausea, vomiting and fatigue can focus their efforts on feeling the best they can despite these effects. Nausea can occur during both radiation and chemo treatments. Patients undergoing treatments for cancers of the brain may also experience nausea, says the American Cancer Society. Patients can discuss alternative treatment plans with their physicians if nausea becomes overwhelming. Furthermore,
there are medications designed to staunch the feelings of nausea that may help alleviate vomiting spells. Patients should always speak with their cancer care teams about how nausea or vomiting is affecting them, especially if it’s impacting how much nutrition they are able to receive. Fatigue is another common concern. MD Anderson Cancer Center says that fatigue is treatable, but many patients fail to discuss fatigue with their doctors. Cancer-related fatigue can have a trickle-down effect that leads to sleeping disorders; emotional distress, including depression; and added stress. A healthy lifestyle can help fight fatigue, and such a lifestyle includes healthy eating and exercise. Exercising while undergoing cancer treatments can be challenging, but even a 20-minute walk during the day can help reduce stress and increase energy. People experiencing
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fatigue should resist the urge to nap too frequently. One 30-minute nap may be all you need to recharge. In addition, maintain a fatigue journal, which can help doctors identify potential fatigue triggers. Emotional effects of cancer treatment can be overwhelming, and some patients may not be eager to share such side effects with their physicians. But seeking help for depression, anxiety, fears, and any of the other myriad feelings that cancer and its treatments can produce can make a world of difference. Trained therapists who specialize in helping cancer patients routinely work with individuals to assist them in coping. When emotional health is in check, it’s much easier to focus on physical health. Cancer treatments may come with side effects. But these effects can often be mitigated so patients can direct their energy and focus to fighting the disease more effectively. ■
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WHAT EXACTLY IS CANCER?
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ancer can affect anyone. Sometimes it strikes with no warning, while other times people may have a genetic predisposition. Various medical organizations say there are between 100 and 200 different types of cancer. Everyone has heard of cancer, but some are still unsure of what cancer is. Defining Cancer The organization Cancer Research UK defines cancer as abnormal cell growth. Cancer cells are cells that divide in an uncontrolled way. New human cells normally grow and divide to form new cells as the body requires them. As healthy cells grow old or become damaged, they die off and new cells take their place. However, when cancer develops, this process goes haywire. Damaged cells become even more abnormal and can survive when they would normally die. These cells keep multiplying and eventually can form lumps or masses of tissue called tumors. This is the case in most cancers, with the exception of leukemia, wherein cancer prohibits normal blood function due to abnormal cell division in the bloodstream. Not all lumps in the body are tumors. Lumps that remain in place and do not spread to other areas of the body can be harmless or benign. According to the
American Cancer Society, cancerous tumors are malignant, which means they can spread into, or invade, nearby tissues. Cancer stages actually are determined based on how far cancerous cells have spread beyond their point of origin. Cancer stages Cancer is staged according to particular criteria based on each individual type of cancer. Generally speaking, lower stages of cancer, such as stage 1 or 2, refer to cancers that have not spread very far. Higher stages of cancer, such as 3, mean cancer has branched out more. Stage 4 refers to cancer that has spread considerably. Common forms of cancer Cancer can occur just about anywhere in the body. Cancers of the breast, lung, and colon affect males and females in high numbers. Prostate cancers affect males in high numbers as well. Classifying cancer involves understanding where the cancer originated. Cancer Treatment Centers of America offers these classifications: • Carcinomas begin in the skin or tissues that line the internal organs. • Sarcomas develop in the bone, cartilage, fat,
muscle or other connective tissues. • Leukemia begins in the blood and bone marrow. • Lymphomas start in the immune system. • Central nervous system cancers develop in the brain and spinal cord. Cancer is treated in various ways and depends on the cancer’s stage, type and effects on the body. A person’s age as well as his or her current health status also may play a role in treatment decisions made by both the patient and his or her medical team. Surgery may be conducted to remove a tumor, while chemotherapy employs chemicals to kill cancerous cells. Radiation therapy, which uses X-rays to direct radiation toward cancerous cells, is another potential cancer treatment. The side effects of each treatment vary, and there are ways to mitigate these effects.
October 26, 2016 Why does cancer occur? Cancer develops for various reasons — some of which may not be fully understood. The National Cancer Institute states genetic changes that cause cancer can be inherited from a person’s parents. Cancers can also arise during a person’s lifetime as a result of errors that occur as cells divide or because of damage to DNA that results from certain environmental exposures. Cancer-causing substances include the chemicals in tobacco smoke. Ultraviolet rays from the sun also have been linked to cancer. Learning more about cancer can help people reduce their risk for developing this potentially deadly disease. Individuals should always speak with their physicians if they have specific questions about cancer. ■
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Leukemia
How Differs From Other Cancers If asked to envision cancer, many people may automatically imagine tumors forming throughout the body through the uncontrolled growth of unhealthy cells. While that is a relatively accurate depiction of many types of cancers, leukemia does not fit that bill. Unlike other “solid” cancers that originate in one part of the body, leukemia is often a cancer of the white blood cells that develop in the marrow of bones (although leukemia can form in any of the early blood-forming cells). According to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, leukemia can claim a life every 10 minutes.
Leukemia causes bone marrow to produce too many white blood cells, which do not die off naturally in the way that normal aging blood cells do. Ultimately, these extra cells end up dividing infinitely and taking over healthy red blood cells. This, in turn, can cause depletion of oxygen and nutrients in the blood stream, since healthy red blood cells are responsible for these processes. The American Cancer Society says that over time, these cells spill into the bloodstream and spread to other organs,
where they can keep other cells from functioning normally. While lumps or tumors are typically hallmarks of other cancers, leukemia symptoms may not be as apparent. Persistent fatigue, infections, weakness, bone pain, or easy bleeding and bruising are some potential indicators that leukemia is present. It’s easy to overlook early
Leukemia is a blood cancer, mostly affecting immature white blood cells deep within bone marrow.
symptoms because they can mimic the flu or other illnesses. Doctors typically have to screen specifically for leukemia to detect its presence. Leukemia treatments may also differ from other cancer treatments. Surgical removal of tumors, radiation therapy and chemotherapy are some of the more widely used cancer treatments. But leukemia treatments may vary. The Mayo Clinic says an oncologist will work with the patient to develop the right strategy based on the patient’s age and overall health. Radiation therapy and chemotherapy medications may be used to kill leukemia cells or stop their growth, but other therapies, including biological therapy, also may be discussed and ultimately employed. Biological therapy works by using treatments that help your immune system recognize and attack leukemia cells. Leukemia treatments may also involve stem cell transplants, which are
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similar to bone marrow transplants. During this treatment, healthy stem cells will be used to help rebuild diseased bone marrow, which will have been weakened by high doses of radiation and chemotherapy. Stem cells may come from a donor or may actually come from the patient. Leukemia is a type of cancer that can differ in its symptoms, characteristics and treatment methods from other types of cancers. Learning more about the condition helps people recognize leukemia’s signs and get the testing and treatment necessary to defeat the disease. ■
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October 26, 2016 Am I Out Of The Woods Once My Skin Peels? People who have experienced sunburn may have noticed their skin peeling in the days after they were burned, though not every sunburn victim’s skin peels. Peeling is how the body rids itself of the damaged cells that can lead to cancer. But just because a sunburn victim’s skin peels post-sunburn does not mean that person has necessarily dodged the skin cancer bullet. Some damage may remain after skin peels, and that remaining damage can still make sunburn sufferers vulnerable to skin cancer.
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unburn can be a painful, unsightly consequence of too much unprotected time spent in the sun. But sunburn is more than just a temporary nuisance. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, sunburn can cause longlasting damage to the skin and increase a person’s risk of developing skin cancer. Sunburn tends to be so common, particularly during the warmer months of the year, that many people may consider it a relatively harmless byproduct of spending time outside under the sun. But the United Kingdom-based charitable organization Cancer
Research UK notes that getting painful sunburn just once every two years can triple a person’s risk of developing melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer. A better understanding of sunburn and its relationship with skin cancer may encourage more people to prioritize protecting their skin when spending time in the sun. What Is Sunburn? Sunburn occurs when the DNA in skin cells has been damaged by UV radiation. Many people associate sunburn with skin that peels or blisters, but any skin that turns pink or red in the sun has been sunburnt.
Am I Always Vulnerable To Sunburn? Though many people may only get sunburns on hot days, that’s not because the skin is not susceptible to sunburn year-round. In fact, sunburn can occur any time of year because it’s caused by ultraviolet radiation, which has nothing to do with the temperature. Many people only spend time outdoors on hot days; hence, the reason they may only suffer sunburn in late spring and summer. Since sunburn can occur at any time of year, it’s imperative that skin is covered up and sunscreen is applied regardless of what time of year a person is enjoying the great outdoors.
I’ve Been Sunburned. Now What? A sunburn, even a particularly bad sunburn, does not guarantee a person will develop skin cancer. But frequent sunburns increase a person’s risk of the disease, so people who have been sunburned, whether it’s just once or several times, should revisit what they’re doing to protect their skin before going back out in the sun. Wearing protective clothing, including long sleeve shirts and protective hats, and applying strong sunscreen with a minimum sun protection factor, or SPF, of 30 are just a couple of ways to protect skin from sun damage. More information about sunburn and skin cancer prevention is available at www.skincancer. org. ■
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Learn The Facts About Lung Cancer
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ne of the more prolific and leading causes of c a n c e r - re l a t e d deaths among both men and women, lung cancer continues to affect the lives of millions of people each year. The American Lung Association says lung cancer is the most common cancer across the globe, accounting for roughly 1.8 million new cases each year. Although more men than women are diagnosed with lung cancer each year, more women live with the disease. The rates of lung cancer diagnoses in women have risen 98 percent over the past 37 years.
Despite the prevalence of lung cancer, some people remain in the dark about the particulars of this potentially deadly disease. Misinformation may also lead some to believe they are safer than they truly are. The following are some lung cancer statistics that may help men and women gain a better understanding of this deadly yet often preventable disease. • Lung cancer claims more lives than breast, prostate and colon cancer combined, says the American Cancer Society. • Survival rates among other cancers are higher than those of lung
cancer. The five-year-survival rate of lung cancer is only 16.8 percent, compared to 89.2 percent for breast cancer. • The National Cancer Institute says black men and women are more likely to develop and die from lung cancer than any other racial or ethnic group. The lung cancer incidence rate for black women is roughly equal to that of white women, despite the fact that black women smoke fewer cigarettes. • Lung cancer is not exclusive to smokers. The ACS says almost 80 percent of new lung cancer cases occur in former smokers or people
October 26, 2016 who have never smoked. Current smokers account for 20 percent of lung cancer cases. • According to the Mary Horrigan Connors Center for Women’s Health and Gender Biology of Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Harvard Medical School, lung cancer is among the least funded cancers in terms of research dollars per death. • Lung cancer patients are routinely blamed for their condition, even though many cases of lung cancer are beyond their control — as is the case with nonsmoking-related lung cancer. Radon causes around 10 percent of lung cancer cases and occupational exposure to carcinogens around another 10 to 15 percent, says the American Lung Association. • Lung cancer may not produce early symptoms, but a cough that will not go away or chest pain may indicate the presence of the disease. • Early detection of lung cancer is crucial to survival. Receiving treatment as early as possible can lower the risks associated with the disease, including its likeliness to spread to other organs. Lung cancer remains a very serious threat. However, arming people with information can help those who may be at risk identify the ways to stay healthy and get the help or treatment they need. More information on lung cancer is available at www.lung. org. ■
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