Imran Ahmad, MD FACP.Consultant Medical Oncologist,

KFSH &RC-Jeddah.

Cancer is abnormal growth and multiplication of cells.

How Cancer looks like ?

What are the common causes of Cancer?

Tobacco use, excess weight, poor diet, and inactivity account for two-thirds of all cancers in the US

(Harvard Report on Cancer Prevention Volume 2: Prevention of Human Cancer. Cancer Causes and Control. 1997; 8:S1)

*There are many different types of Cancer.

*Treatment depend on the type of Cancer.

Breast Cancer Colon Cancer Cancer of head and neck areas Lymphoma Lung cancer Blood cancer (Leukemia) etc. etc.

What are the early symptoms of Cancer?

*Noticing a lump or growth or mass. *Bleeding *Persistent cough, un explained weight loss. *And many other symptoms. *Need to see the doctor early.

Mammogram Low dose CT scan of chest. Colonoscopy. PSA Other screening as per local guideline and prevalence of disease.

Where is the best treatment for cancer available ?

Is Cancer curable ?

Cancer curability depends on:

Age of patient- Site of Cancer- Subtype of Cancer- Stage of Cancer- Availability of treatment.

*If diagnosed early, Cancer can be cured.

*In last 10 years extensive research in this field has led to good hope for longer life of patients with cancer.

*Never give up. Hope for the best from Almighty Allah.