NSG 3325 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Ca-125, Testicular Cancer, Lung Cancer
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Uncontrolled growth of malignant cells that compromise integrity and function of normal, healthy cells. Wednesday, november 8, 2017 urinary bladder women: breast - monthly self breast exam over age 20, clinical breast exam for women over 40 years old - those between ages 20-39 needed q3 years. Countries where life expectancy is beyond 70 years = cancer is more common. 78% of all cancers are diagnosed in older adults age 55+ Carcinogens - internal or external exposures that predispose individuals to dna destruction, resulting in cellular mutation alcohol + tobacco = co-carcinogenic. Environmental, hormonal and lifestyle factors; infectious diseases, medications, immune status, and nutritional factors. Suspected dietary causes > low ber, increased red meat and animal fat, alcohol, preservatives and additives. Wednesday, november 8, 2017: carcinogen exposure, triggers gene mutations, mutated cells are not detected by immune system, proliferate and progress into cancer. Uncontrolled cell growth - no inhabited by regulatory mechanisms.
