Cancer - Prevention & Early Detection - Kelly Salvador, MD
Cancer - Prevention & Early Detection - Kelly Salvador, MD
Presented By:
Kelly S. Salvador, MD.
Medical Oncologist
Philippine Cancer Society
Understanding Cancer
Cancer CELLS TISSUES ORGANS
New cells form when the body does not need them,
and old cells do not die when they should. These extra
cells can form a mass of tissue called growth or
TUMOR.
Understanding Cancer
Rarely life-threatening
May be life-threatening.
72,846 – Deaths
Sigmoidoscopy: This lighted tube may see inside the rectum and
lower part of the colon and may remove polyps.
Colonoscopy: This lighted tube may see inside the rectum and
entire colon and may also remove polyps.
There is no screening
procedure that can effectively
prevent Lung Cancer.
Hepa-B Vaccination
Regular check-up on
Hepa-B virus
Regulate intake of
alcohol
Early Detection for Cervical Cancer
Pap smear can detect early Cervix cancer and pre-
cancerous lesions.
Pap Smear should be done 3 years after the first
vaginal intercourse.
After the initial Pap Smear, it should be done
every year for 3 years, if the result from
consecutive test is negative, if not, it should be
done yearly.
Women without sexual experience should have
Pap Smear after reaching the age of 35.
Prevention of Cervical Cancer
Imaging Procedures
X-rays
Ultrasound
CT Scan
Radionuclide Scan
MRI
PET Scan
BIOPSY
The doctor removes a sample of tissue and
sends it to a lab.
With a needle
With an endoscope
TREATMENT
1. Team Involved
Surgical Oncologist
Medical Oncologist
Radiation Oncologist
Hematologic Oncologist
2. Methods
Primary Goal: is to cure the cancer
Other cases: to control the disease or to remove symptoms as
long as possible
Surgery – neoadjuvant, adjuvant, palliative
Chemotherapy – neoadjuvant, adjuvant, palliative
Radiation – external beam or internal like implant
Hormonal therapy
Stem cell transplantation
NUTRITION & PHYSICAL
ACTIVITIES
Recommendations for Individual Choices:
Drink no more than 1 drink per day for women, and 2 per day for
men.
COMMON QUESTIONS
ABOUT DIET AND CANCER
INCREASE RISK
1. Alcohol – limit to 1 drink per day for
women and 2 drinks per day for men.
A drink is defined as
12 ounces of beer or
5 ounces of wine or
1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits
Increase risk of the mouth, pharynx, larynx,
esophagus, liver and breast. More risk if combine
drinking and tobacco.
2. Aspartame – does not show increased risk
C FACTORS
Carcinoid tumors :
Gastro-intestinal
Lung
End of Presentation
Q & A:
Discussion