Lung cancer is the main reason why cigarette..80-90% of all lung cancer is dependent on cigarettes alone..Risk of smoking duration, the total domestic cigarettes, start smoking, the type of age and according to the internal changes..
A woman smoking in the risk of lung cancer in a woman is 1.5-153 times more..Also, the same amount of women to men exposed to smoking by 1.5-3 times higher than the risk of lung cancer that was calculated..
Lung cancer after active smoking of the second most important risk factor or other names, as exposure to passive smoking or environmental smoke exposure to be foggy..Passive smoking increases the risk of floor maruziyetinin alone has been reported to average 1.2-1.3.
Lung cancer in the family that the risk of lung cancer increases..Family lung cancer, which no smoking is not a woman’s lung cancer risk 2.8 times increased, while family in lung cancer non-smoking women in the risk 11.3 times increased family in lung cancer that smoking women in this risk by 30 times the increase is shown..
Also dealing with asbestos dust from the test work for the people, working with different chemicals working in the business who already have lung disease and from lung tissue in nedbe developing lung cancer risk in people is increasing..
Some nutritional characteristics affect the risk of lung cancer may also have been known..In addition to motor vehicles, factory chimneys connected to the air pollution, inappropriate way at home, the warm wood-coal combustion is the cause of cancer substances are shown..Air pollution increases the risk of lung cancer can think of, but the degree of risk could not be determined..
Small-cell lung cancer have been generally in people who smoke or drink are available..This combination is up to some research 98%..

Lung Cancer and Women
Lung cancer in women in the United States is the number one cancers..Is responsible for 25% of all cancer deaths and 64,300 women in 1996, has died..Lung cancer death rates in women and smoking rates are among.. Widespread use of smoking in society and increase of lung cancer death rate is among 15-20 year incubation period..Lung cancer deaths in women has increased rapidly after 1960 and has continued to increase..According to this chart in our country among women smoking tiryakilik particularly in the last 5-10 years has increased much more rapidly, considering the graph as the moment for the 1965-70 are on the case, female lung cancer epidemic in our country’s strength will be predicted flame..

Cancer is usually first occur in tissues is called..Lung cancer starts in the lungs first..Small*cell lung cancer tissue in lung cancer -malignant, ill-tempered-, which is a disease of cells..Lung and chest fills a large part of our space as a cone, structure is a pair of organs (Figure 1)..The main task of the lungs, the substance of the body cells from the body at which carbon dioxide and oxygen to the body with basic needs for life to take..Lungs main “bronchial” test tube containing the air of, “alveol” air saccule of the experiment, blood and lymph (lymphatic fluid) was composed of vessels..Based on microscope images of cells under the two main types of lung cancer are: non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer..
Today is an epidemic disease and lung cancer in men, all the world is the most lethal types of cancer..The first is a deadly cancer for women..64.000 women in the United States in 1996 from lung cancer, 44.000 women died from breast cancer..Increase in U.S. lung cancer cases in the 1990s, women emerged in the 1960’s after the fast increase in smoking habits are connected to..Lung cancer increases in women in the United States will continue at least until 2010, maybe after this date is estimated to increase stopped..Outside the U.S. cause in developed countries is the first fast..When we look at all the world average for men and one for women after breast cancer is the second order..World Health Organization for developing countries in 1985 to 300,000 women die of diseases linked to smoking, it’s 21.1% in the lung cancer was reported to be connected to..

Cancer, some effects of the mutant cells, both local and remote point control as needed to replicate the result of growing group of malignant diseases.. Normally the cells under a certain control, according to the segmentation are needed..Programmed cell death, on the one hand, or “apoptosis” is not the case when the experiment, the effects of growth factors from the other side of the replication..Mutations in this gene (change) suffered the cells they lead to excessive growth, then cancer, and these genes to create “onkogen” is called..

DNA can be regarded as a matter of life center..DNA is found in the genes. Genes, mother or father to child characteristics, such as black or blond hair or blue eyes or thalassemia (Mediterranean anemia), such as the inheritance of diseases are caused to pass..

DNA is like a long tape strip..States that our body how to grow, even the biological behavior of a program to determine the directory..DNA can be likened to computer programs, carrier tapes.

DNA, the cell core of the deoksiribonükleik acid acid is an acronym of the initials.Chromosomal DNA into cells are available..

In the human body has billions of cells and DNA in each cell is the cell’s control center..There are 23 chromosomes in the human couple..They are found in pairs in the kernel..Sex chromosomes is different as only the last women is found in the XX and XY in males.

Cancer genes, or towards the end of the onkogenler 70′li started and until today are very active subject of research by creating a better understanding of cancer, diagnosis and treatment services have to improve..

Onkogenleri creator of mutation, karsinojen substances, with the impact of viruses and X-ray occurs..After you have created a cancer in organ, tissue and organs in distant metastases as well, and we do not place patients are lost due to metastases..Fast progressive early metastasis of cancer, with a better outcome in cancer metastasis occurs late..Metastasis formation than coincidence, some organs of cancer cells depends on the features to ensure easy placement..For example, in liver and colon cancer, prostate cancer metastases to bone and prefers to do..Here, in cancer tissue blood flow, factors such as vascular cell activation plays a role..

It is also very important anti-onkogenler next Onkogenlerin..Onkogenler causes cancer, while the gene for anti-onkogenler cancer prevention..These are in natural state, while in that case is not subject to mutation and replication to be segmentation braking, the stop of the gene..As an example we can show the Retinoblastoma gene and p53 gene.

Increasing importance of cancer is a health and life issues. Death as the reason, heart and vascular diseases comes immediately after. 250-350 people each year in Western society..Cancer incidence over the age of 60 in the group are encouraged to rise to around 300 people in 4-5..Although there is no exact statistics about the country half the size of this insidansın is estimated to be..

The most common cancer in our country men lung, prostate, thick bowel, rectum, stomach and pancreas, female breast, lung, thick bowel, rectum, serviks, over, stomach and pancreas cancer, as can be sorted..Skin cancer incidence is higher in both sexes, although non-malignant melanoma skin cancer respond better to treatment than the death rate is very low.

To understand childhood cancer
A diagnosis of cancer in a child can bring about many changes. There is much to cope with, and decisions to be made. It is common for parents as well as the child to feel that their life has spun out of control, often because they do not have knowledge about the disease that affects them.
Gathering information and talking about cancer helps many parents and children feel more in control and more involved.Knowing what to expect can help put things in perspective and help the child and family to make decisions.
Cancer in children is rare, and most Canadian children who develop cancer will survive their disease. The most common cancers diagnosed in children (aged 0–19 years) are:
* leukemia
* brain and spinal tumours
* lymphomas (Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma)

Trained information specialists at Cancer Information Service can take the time to answer your questions about childhood cancer and search for the information you need on :

* diagnosis and treatment options
* managing side effects during treatment
* nutrition
* emotional support for parents and siblings
* long-term effects after treatment
* respite and palliative care

During the childhood, you have probably heard again and again that eating right and also getting rest are two of the most important things you can do to stay healthy..For people who have been diagnosed with

cancer,getting proper nutrition and plenty of sleep are good ways to stay as healthy as possible during treatment..

People who are having chemotherapy or radiation therapy may need help in eating right because the side effects of these treatments probably include loss of appetite and nausea..it may help to consult with a dietitian,

a professional who can create a nutrition plan geared to your specific needs..

Exercise can also help a person stay healthy during recovery..if you are being treated for cancer, doctors can let you know whether you should exercise, how much? and whether physical therapy might help..Once you

are able to exercise, find out which types will help to increase your strength and stamina..Even walking can go a long way to help people with cancer and feel better about themselves..!

This poem is written by “Paul V. Marshall”, “Sr”.., one of the officers of cops fighting cancer and perfectly describes it:

Our Greatest Fight

We are cops, proud and true..
First line sentinels, dressed in blue..
Facing the dangers, day and night..
Protecting all, we fight the fight..

We battle the bad, right the wrong..
Some deeds not noticed, even in song..
Serving mankind, for the greater good..
Standing up strong, as well all should..

Injury and death, a lot we see..
Doing our job, no time to flee..
Giving our best, trying to win..
Good over evil, right over sin..

But our greatest battle is not one of the street..
Not a villian you can chase with your feet..
He’s an evil that hides from our view..
You never know when he comes for you..

He cares not, if you are young or old..
He goes for the weak, and after the bold..
Sex or race, won’t sway him one bit..
He seeks his target and goes for the hit..

He can’t be seen, or even touched..
Cares not who loves you so very much..
He appears without warning and won’t let go..
Attacks everywhere, from head to toe..

His name is CANCER, tho known by more..
His name strikes terror, to the very core..
And most believe He spells their doom..
But help is coming, and very soon..

Our warriors fight Him everyday..
Raising funds, wherever they may..
Backing the fight against this evil scourge..
Standing their ground, fighting the purge..

So back our warriors, fight to win..
Help them triumph, over this evil sin..
Cops Fighting Cancer, our warriors are called..
Pledge to help them make Cancer fall!

Canadian Cancer Society_ Cops for Cancer

Here are some Cops for Cancer events:

Once you choose the event in your community, you can:

• register online
• sign up as a volunteer
• pledge a participant
• make a general donation to the event

You can be at one of these 2008 Cops for Cancer events!

Cops for Cancer in 2008

In 2007,BCAS Unit Chief Terry Mitchell was selected as the first paramedic to ride on the Cops for Cancer/ Tour de North team. Terry raised over $10,000 last year and he’s back to raise even more.

Three extra BCAS members were officially selected to participate alongside police, corrections, sheriff and border services members for the 2008 Cops for Cancer Teams. Fundraising efforts have started off well, and paramedics are participating in earnest with their teams on training tours..

Cancer Symptoms and Signs
Cancer doesn’t give you symptoms or signs that exclusively indicate the disease. Every complaint for cancer can also explain a harmless condition . If you have some symptoms you should see a doctor for more evaluation. Some common symptoms are as follows:
# Persistent cough or blood-tinged saliva #
o Those symptoms usually represent simple infections such as bronchitis or sinusitis.
o They can be symptoms of cancer of your lung, head, and neck. Anyone with a cough that lasts more than a month or with blood in the mucus that is coughed up should see a doctor.
# Any changes in bowel habits #
o Doctors sometimes see pencil-thin stools with colon cancer.
o Occasionally, cancer exhibits continuous diarrhea.
o Some people with cancer feel as if they need to have a bowel movement and still feel that way after they have had a bowel movement. If any of these abnormal bowel complaints last more than a few days, they need to evaluation.
# Blood in your stool #
o The blood in your stool should be investigated by your doctor.
o Hemorrhoids frequently cause rectal bleeding, but because hemorrhoids are so common, they may exist with cancer. Thus, even when you have hemorrhoids, you should have a doctor examine your entire intestinal tract when you have blood in your bowel movements.
 X-rays may be enough.
 Sometimes, when the source of your bleeding is entirely clear, these studies may not be needed.

# Unexplained anemia #
o Anemia is a condition in which you have fewer than the expected number of red blood cells in your blood. Anemia should be investigated.
o There are so many kinds of anemia, but blood loss almost always causes iron deficiency anemia.If there isn’t an obvious source of ongoing blood loss, as there is for menstruating women, this anemia needs to be explained.
o Many cancers can cause anemia, but bowel cancers most commonly cause iron deficiency anemia. Evaluation should include endoscopy or x-ray studies of your upper and lower intestinal tracts.

# Breast lump or breast discharge #
o Most breast lumps are noncancerous tumors such as fibroadenomas or cysts. But all breast lumps need to be thoroughly investigated.
 A negative mammogram result is not enough to evaluate a breast lump.
 In general, diagnosis requires a needle aspiration or biopsy (a small tissue sample).
 Discharge from a breast is common. But some forms of discharge may be signs of cancer. If discharge is bloody or from just one nipple, further evaluation is recommended.
o Women should conduct monthly breast self-examinations.

# Lumps in the testicles #
o %90 of men with cancer of the testicle have a painless or uncomfortable lump on a testicle.
o Some of men have an enlarged testicle.
o The conditions such as infections and swollen veins, can also cause changes in your testicles, but you should have any lump evaluated.
o Men should conduct monthly testicular self-examinations.

# A change in urination #
o Urinary symptoms can include frequent urination, small amounts of urine, and slow urine flow.
o These symptoms can be caused by urinary infections or, in men, by an enlarged prostate gland.
 Most men will suffer from harmless prostate enlargement as they age, and will often have those urinary symptoms.
 These symptoms may signal prostate cancer.
 The men experiencing urinary symptoms need a bit of investigation, probably including a specific blood test called a PSA and a digital rectal exam.

o Cancer of the bladder and pelvic tumors can also cause irritation of the bladder and urinary frequency.

# Blood in the urine #
o Hematuria or blood in the urine can be caused by urinary infection, kidney stones, or other causes.
o For some people, it is a symptom of cancer of the bladder or kidney.
o Any episode of blood in the urine should be investigated.

# Hoarseness #
o Hoarseness not caused by a respiratory infection or that lasts longer than 3-4 weeks should be evaluated.
o Hoarseness can be caused by simple allergy or by vocal cord polyps, but it could also be the first sign of cancer of the throat.

# Persistent lumps or swollen glands #
o Lumps most frequently represent harmless conditions. But your doctor should examine any new lump or a lump that won’t go away.
o Lumps may represent cancer or a swollen lymph gland related to cancer.
o Lymph nodes swell from infection and other causes and may take weeks to shrink again.
o A lump or gland that remains swollen for 3-4 weeks should be evaluated.

# Obvious change in a wart or a mole #
o Multicolored moles that have irregular edges or bleed may be cancerous.
o Larger moles are more worrisome.
o Removing a mole is simple. You should remove any suspicious mole. The doctor will send it for examination under a microscope for skin cancer.

# Indigestion or difficulty swallowing #
o Most people with chronic heartburn don’t have serious problems.
o People who suffer from chronic or lasting symptoms despite using over-the-counter antacids may need to have an upper GI endoscopy.
o A condition called Barrett esophagus, which can lead to cancer of the esophagus, can be treated with medication and then monitored by a doctor.
o Difficulty swallowing is a common problem, especially in elderly people, and has many causes.
 Swallowing problems need to be investigated, because nutrition is always important.
 Difficulty swallowing solids can be seen with cancer of the esophagus.

# Unusual vaginal bleeding or discharge #
o Unusual vaginal bleeding or bloody discharge may be an early sign of cancer of the uterus. Women should be evaluated when they have bleeding after intercourse or bleeding between periods.
o Bleeding that comes back, that lasts 2 or more days longer than expected, or that is heavier than usual also merits medical examination.
o Postmenopausal bleeding, unless expected on hormone therapy, is also worrisome and should be evaluated.
o Usually, the evaluation will include an endometrial biopsy, in which a doctor takes a small tissue sample from inside the uterus for testing.

# Unexpected weight loss, night sweats, or fever #
o These nonspecific symptoms might be present with several different types of cancer.
o Various infections can lead to similar symptoms.

# Continued itching in your anus or genitals #
o Precancerous or cancerous conditions of the skin of the genital or anal areas can cause persistent itching.
o You may notice skin color changes.
o Several infections or skin conditions also can cause these symptoms. If itching does not stop with over-the-counter topical medications, your doctor should inspect the area.

# Nonhealing sores #
o Sores generally heal quickly. If an area fails to heal, you may have cancer and should see a doctor.
o Nonhealing sores in your mouth or persistent white or red patches on your gums, tongue, or tonsils are also should raise concerns.

# Headaches #
o Headaches have many causes, but cancer is not a common one.
o A severe unrelenting headache that feels different from usual can be a sign of cancer.
o If your headache fails to improve with over-the-counter medications, see a doctor promptly.

# Back pain, pelvic pain, bloating, or indigestion #
o These are common symptoms of daily life. But they also can be seen in ovarian cancer.
o This cancer is particularly difficult to treat, because it is frequently diagnosed late in the course of the disease.
o The American Cancer Society and other organizations have been trying to make both patients and physicians more aware and consider this diagnosis if the classic symptoms are present.