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Causes of Cancer (Ashwini Verma)

The document summarizes cancer causes and prevention programs in India. It states that cancer is caused by mutations to DNA from carcinogens like tobacco, smoke, radiation, chemicals and infections. It describes tobacco and smoking as leading to many cancer deaths. It then outlines India's National Cancer Control Program launched in 1975-76, which focuses on primary prevention through education, secondary prevention through screening, and strengthening cancer treatment facilities. It provides details on related district cancer control schemes and regional cancer centers funded by the government.

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Causes of Cancer (Ashwini Verma)

The document summarizes cancer causes and prevention programs in India. It states that cancer is caused by mutations to DNA from carcinogens like tobacco, smoke, radiation, chemicals and infections. It describes tobacco and smoking as leading to many cancer deaths. It then outlines India's National Cancer Control Program launched in 1975-76, which focuses on primary prevention through education, secondary prevention through screening, and strengthening cancer treatment facilities. It provides details on related district cancer control schemes and regional cancer centers funded by the government.

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Presented By -> ASHWINI VERMA

BSC NURSING 2nd YEAR


 Cancer is caused by the change (Mutation) to the DNA
with in the cells.
 Cancer is arises from the mutation of normal healthy
gene.
 Cancer is caused by the affacts of carcinogene.
* Tobacco & smoke
* Radiation
* Chemical
* Infection
 TOBACCO
 SMOKING
# Cigratte,bidi,cigar,hukka.
# 30% of all cancer death.
# 87 % of death due to lungs cancer.
 SMOKELESS
# Zarda,gutka,khaini.
# its leads to oropharyangeal cancer.
 ALCOHOL
# Leads to breast , colon or liver cancer.
# 1900 deaths due to alcohol per day.
NATIONAL CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM

IT WAS LAUNCHED ON -> 1975 - 76


* PRIMARY PREVENTION
Primary prevention of cancer by health education regarding hazards of tobacco
consumption and necessity of genital hygiene for pervention of cervical cancer.

* SECONDARY PERVENTION
Early detection and diagnosis of cancer by screening method and patient
education on self examination method.
EX – Cervical cancer , breast cancer and oropharyngeal cancer.

* STRENGTHENING OF EXISTING CANCER TREATMENT


FACILITIES

* PALLIATIVE CARE IN TERMINAL STAGE CANCER .


[1] Financial assistance to voluntary
organisation.

[2] District cancer control scheme.

[3] Regional cancer centre.

[4] Cobalt therapy installation

[5] Oncology wings.


 This scheme is meant for IEC (information,
education, communication) and early detection of
cancer.
 Under this scheme financial support of RS 5.00
lakh is provided to registered voluntary
organisation.
 For early detection
 For health education
 It link with regional cancer centre , medical
college and district hospitals.
 It was launched in 1990 - 91
 A large number of cancer cases can be prevented with
suitable health education or early detection.
 Under this scheme one time financial support of RS-15.00
Lakh is provided to state government for start this
program.
 RS- 10.00 Lakh every year is provided to every district for
four year.
 It linked with the:-
* Regional cancer centre
* Medical college
* Government hospitals
 Government of india has given RS- 75 Lakh to every
regional cancer centre.
 There are 19 regional cancer centre are in india, and
recognised by government of india.
 For treatment of cancer
 For strengthening the cancer care service.
 For early detection or prevention.
 Indra Ghandhi Institute Of Medical Science (IGIMS,
PATNA) is the only one regional cancer centre in bihar.

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