Health Sciences 1001A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Canadian Cancer Society, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Uterine Cancer
13 Sep 2013
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2nd leading cause of death (after heart disease) In canada, cancer responsible for deaths: 73500 deaths annually, 1450 deaths each week, 476 diagnoses each day. Leading cause of disease-related death among people under 65. Abnormal and uncontrolled multiplication of cells that can lead to death: has ability to surround certain tissue. Spreading of cancer cells from one part of body to another. Primary tumor: original location of cancer. Metastasizing: travelling and seeding process of cancerous cells. Secondary tumor: new tumours result from metastases. 2010 - ~83900 women and 90000 men diagnosed with cancer in canada. Canadian cancer society estimate 5 year survival rate for all cancers diagnosed between 2002-2004 = 62% At current canadian incident rates, nearly 45% of men and 40% of women develop cancer at some point in their lives. Researchers estimate 90% of skin cancer can be prevented by protecting skin from rays of sun.
