Imran Ahmad, MD FACP.
Consultant Medical Oncologist,
KFSH &RC-Jeddah.
Cancer is abnormal growthand multiplication of cells.
How Cancer looks like ?
What are the commoncauses of Cancer?
Tobacco use, excess weight, poor diet,and inactivity account for two-thirds ofall cancers in the US
(Harvard Report on Cancer PreventionVolume 2: Prevention of Human Cancer.Cancer Causes and Control. 1997; 8:S1)
*There are many different
types of Cancer.
*Treatment depend on the
type of Cancer.
Breast Cancer
Colon Cancer
Cancer of head and neck areas
Lymphoma
Lung cancer
Blood cancer (Leukemia) etc. etc.
What are theearlysymptoms ofCancer?
*Noticing a lump or growth or
mass.
*Bleeding
*Persistent cough, un explained
weight loss.
*And many other symptoms.
*Need to see the doctor early.
Mammogram
Low dose CT scan of chest.
Colonoscopy.
PSA
Other screening as per localguideline and prevalence of disease.
Where is the best treatment for canceravailable ?
Is Cancer curable ?
Cancer curability depends on:
Age of patient
- Site of Cancer
- Subtype of Cancer
- Stage of Cancer
- Availability of treatment.
*If diagnosed early, Cancer can becured.
*In last 10 years extensive research inthis field has led to good hope forlonger life of patients with cancer.
*Never give up. Hope for the best fromAlmighty Allah.
