Human resource management disease ch 4

Chapter 4
Cancer


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Tumors or Neoplasms: Swelling or new
growth. Can be benign or malignant.
Benign: Noncancerous and usually
localized.
Malignant: Cancer, rapidly dividing cells
that accumulate uncontrollably, invade
normal tissue can metastasize or generate
tumors at distant sites.

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Etiology of Cancer
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Endogenous: Genetic
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Age
Sex
Race
Heredity
Hormones
Immunity

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Etiology of Cancer (cont)
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Environmental: Geographic/Occupational
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Tobacco/Alcohol
Industrial Chemicals

Radiation
Diet
Chronic Infections
Medicines

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Signs and Symptoms of Various Cancers
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Lung
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Cough
Blood in sputum
Painful breathing/Shortness of breath
Loss of appetite

Breast
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Lumps in breast tissue
Tenderness
skin irritation
Nipple changes/discharge/ulceration

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Signs and Symptoms of Various
Cancers
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Stomach
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Mild pain in upper abdomen
Fatigue
Loss of appetite

Colorectal
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Blood in stool
Changes in bowel habits
Polyps (some are benign, some cancerous)

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Signs and Symptoms of Various
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Liver
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Abdominal pain
Weight Loss
Fatigue
Abdominal Swelling
Loss of appetite
Jaundice

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Signs and Symptoms of Various
Cancers
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Female Reproductive Tract
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Types: Cervical, Uterine, Ovarian
Signs and symptoms:
• Pelvic pain
• Irregular bleeding (too much or too little)
• GI/Urinary difficulties: Constipation/Bloating

Male Reproductive Tract
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Types: Prostate, Testicular
Signs and symptoms:
• Pain, Swelling, Difficulty urinating, Bloody urine.

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Signs and Symptoms of Various
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Esophageal/Laryngeal
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Difficulty swallowing
Pain
Weight loss
Voice hoarseness

Bladder
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Blood in the urine
Increased urination

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Signs and Symptoms of Various
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Head and Neck
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Neck pain, swelling
Bleeding
Difficulty: swallowing, chewing, talking

Lymphoma
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Hodgkins or Non-Hodgkins
Painful swelling of lymph nodes
Fatigue
fever, indigestion
Night sweats

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Signs and Symptoms of Various
Cancers
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Leukemia
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Fatigue
Weight loss
Paleness
Repeated infections
Fever
Bruising easily
Nosebleeds and other hemorrhages

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Signs and Symptoms of Various
Cancers
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Pancreatic
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Weight loss
Nausea
Diarrhea
Weakness
Jaundice
Upper abdominal pain

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Signs and Symptoms of Various
Cancers
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Melanoma

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Small growths on the skin
• Increase in size
• Change in color

Thyroid
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Thyroid nodules
Hoarseness
Dyspepsia
Dysphagia
Fatigue
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Signs and Symptoms of Various
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Kidney

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Blood in the urine
Flank pain
Palpable mass

Nervous System
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Depend on location
Paralysis
Personality changes
Speech difficulties

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