Cancer Brochure

Cancer Care’s Telephone Support Group

800813HOPE (4673)

Online Support Group

What Next http://acs.whatnext.com/

Cancer Hope Network

800-552-4366

References:

Cancer in Older Adults. (n.d.). Retrieved 1 2012, from Cancer.net: http://www.cancer.net/patient/Coping/Age-Specific+Information/Cancer+in+Older+Adults

Leonard, V. (n.d.). How does Cancer Affect the Body? Retrieved 1 2012, from Ehow Health : http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4564260_cancer-affect-body.html

Cancer Support

Important informational brochure for the 65 and older generation.

65 and older??

What every baby boomer needs to know!

Cancer is a medical term used to describe cells that reproduce out of control. Generally, cells in the body die off and reproduce in order for organs or other body functions to maintain themselves.

Most people have a specific pace for which normal cell development will take place. When someone has cancer, too many cells can actually develop in the body, thereby causing cancerous material to lump together within certain portions of a person's body (Leonard).

Cancer is……..

In the United States, more than 60% of cancers arise in people age 65 and older.

Common cancers of this age group are prostate, breast, colon, pancreas, bladder, stomach, lung, and rectum (Cancer in Older Adults).

Cancer is a complex group of diseases with many possible causes. Some known cancer causes include genetic factors; lifestyle factors such as tobacco use, diet, and physical activity; certain types of infections; and environmental exposures to different types of chemicals and radiation.

Many things around the home are possible cancer causers.

* RADON

* Asbestos

* Hair Dyes

* Cellular phone towers

* Antiperspirants

* teflon

* talcum powder

Cancer affects the body…..

Cancer can affect just about any organ in the body.

Common symptoms of Cancer are:

* Persistent fatigue

* Unintentional weight loss

* Pain

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