Leukemia! What is your role? Presented by Jaisson Mailloux

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Agenda Cancer Statistics Introduction to Leukemia Causes and Risk Factors Signs and Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Your Role! Get More Information Hint: You can skip to a section by clicking on the corresponding link !

Cancer Statistics Do you think cancer only happens to other people?

Cancer Statistics How many new cases of cancer do you think will occur in the United States this year? 1,529,560 How many cancer related deaths do you think will occur in the United States this year? 569,490

Cancer Statistics Rangers Ballpark in Arlington How many stadiums would it take to hold all the people that will pass away this year due to a cancer related illness?

Cancer Statistics Rangers Ballpark in Arlington Enough for 11 full Stadiums!

US Mortality, 2006 Cancer Statistics RankCause of DeathNo. of deaths% of all deaths 1 Heart Diseases631,63626.0 2 Cancer559,88823.1 3 Cerebrovascular diseases137,119 5.7 4 Chronic lower respiratory diseases124,5835.1 5 Accidents121,599 5.0 6 Diabetes mellitus72,449 3.0 7 Alzheimer disease 72,432 3.0 8 Influenza & pneumonia 56,326 2.3 9 Nephritis45,3441.9 10 Septicemia34,234 1.4

Lifetime Probability of Developing Cancer for Men Cancer Statistics SiteRisk All sites1 in 2 Prostate1 in 6 Lung and bronchus1 in 13 Colon and rectum1 in 18 Urinary bladder1 in 27 Melanoma1 in 39 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma1 in 45 Kidney1 in 57 Leukemia1 in 67 Oral Cavity1 in 72 Stomach1 in 90 United States 2003-2005

Lifetime Probability of Developing Cancer for Women Cancer Statistics SiteRisk All sites1 in 3 Breast1 in 8 Lung & bronchus1 in 16 Colon & rectum1 in 20 Uterine corpus1 in 40 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma1 in 53 Urinary bladder1 in 84 Melanoma1 in 58 Ovary1 in 72 Pancreas1 in 75 Uterine cervix1 in 145 United States 2003-2005

Cancer Statistics How many children will be diagnosed in the United States with cancer this year? 10,400 1600 children will earn their wings and die Leading cause of death by disease among U.S. Children ages 1 14 Leukemia accounts for 1/3 of all cancers in children under age 15

Cancer Statistics How many case of Leukemia are recorded in the United State each year? 43,050 21,840 will die Leukemia is NOT only a childs disease!

Cancer Statistics

Do you still think cancer only happens to other people?

Introduction to Leukemia What is Leukemia? The word Leukemia comes from the Greek leukos which means "white" and aima which means "blood". It is cancer of the blood or bone marrow (which produces blood cells).

Introduction to Leukemia Bone Marrow Bone marrow is inside your bones.

Introduction to Leukemia Bone Marrow It is like a factory and produces white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. Red blood cells carry oxygen White blood cells fight diseases Platelets are for blood clotting

Introduction to Leukemia Types of Leukemia They are subdivided further into four groups: 1.Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) 2.Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) 3.Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) 4.Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)

Introduction to Leukemia Types of Leukemia The type of Leukemia is determined by what happens in the bone marrow. 1.Acute, accumulation of immature, useless cells 2.Chronic, allows more mature, useful cells to be made. In other words, leukemia crowds out the good cells. Unlike normal blood cells, leukemia cells don't die when they should.

Introduction to Leukemia Types of Leukemia Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) 5,000 new cases each year Most common type among young children Adults can get it as well, especially over 65 Survival rates 85% among children 50% among adults.

Introduction to Leukemia Types of Leukemia Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) 13,000 new cases each year More common among adults Affects males more than females 40% of patients survive for over 5 years

Introduction to Leukemia Types of Leukemia Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) 15,000 new cases each year Most common among adults over 55 Hardly ever affects children Majority of patients are men (over 60%) 75% of patients survive for over five years

Introduction to Leukemia Types of Leukemia Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) 5,000 new cases each year Majority of patients are adults 90% of patients survive for over 5 years 00422340.jpg Microsoft Clip Art Gallery. Used with permission.

Causes and Risk Factors What causes leukemia? The following are strongly suspected causes: Smoking Radiation Viruses (HIV) Benzene and some petrochemicals Chemotherapy agents used to treat cancer Hair dyes Genetic predisposition - twins have a higher risk Down syndrome - significantly higher risk NOT Leukemia is NOT contagious! NOT The people battling this disease did NOT do anything wrong!

Causes and Risk Factors NOT NOT A FACTOR!

Signs and Symptoms Like all blood cells, leukemia cells travel through the body. The symptoms of leukemia depend on the number of leukemia cells and where these cells collect in the body. What are the signs of leukemia?

Signs and Symptoms What are the signs of leukemia? Common symptoms may include: 1.Swollen lymph nodes (neck or armpit) 2.Fevers or night sweats 3.Frequent infections 4.Feeling weak or tired 5.Bleeding and bruising easily 6.discomfort in the abdomen 7.Weight loss for no known reason 8.Pain in the bones or joints

Diagnosis Diagnosis You may have one or more of the following tests: 1.Physical exam: Swollen lymph nodes, spleen, or liver. 2.Blood tests: Count to check the number of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. 3.Biopsy: Removes tissue to look for cancer cells. Two ways to obtain bone marrow: Bone marrow aspiration: Remove bone marrow. Bone marrow biopsy: Remove a piece of bone and bone marrow.

Treatment Treatment Chemotherapy uses drugs (poison) Radiation uses high- energy rays Stem Cell Transplant After you receive treatment you receive healthy stem cells Leukemia affect patients differently, their treatments depend on what type they have and their age and his state of health. There are 3 main ways to fight Leukemia

Your Role! YOU What can YOU do? YOU CAN GET INVOLVED! Think About What You Can Give It is not just about time or money! Donate books, clothing, wigs, scarves or food.

YOU What can YOU do? Your Role! Identify your interest, talents or skills STEP 1 Identify where you want to help? STEP 2 Get Started! STEP 3 Raise Awareness everywhere you go! STEP 4

Your Role! YOU What can YOU do? Think About What You Like to Do with Your Time Everyone has an interest or skill that can help others. STEP 1 Think about your talents, interests, and lifestyle. This includes your culture, religion, and hobbies. Think about what you like and don't like. What do you want to learn more about?

Your Role! Identifying your interest or skills What you like to do?Talent Help people tell their stories. Answer questions without giving your opinion or passing judgment. Listening Help others by offering to do errands, baby-sit, or drive them to appointments. Support Quilting, selling homemade desserts, or developing a public relations campaign. Creativity STEP 1

Your Role! Identifying your interest or skill What you like to do?Talent Writing articles or speaking in public. Communication Use the computer, talk on the phone, and organize records and files. Office skills Plan meetings, events, or group activities, planning a fundraiser, or starting a local support group. Organizational Skills STEP 1

Your Role! Where do you want to help? Four avenues to help Working in Advocacy Helping with Everyday Activities Working with Others in Your Own "Backyard Working on Cancer-Related Events STEP 2

Your Role! Where do you want to help? Working in Advocacy I want to help change the health care system. I want to see changes in laws and policies. I like the idea of talking to elected officials. I like to share my ideas with others through phone calls, letters, or e-mails. STEP 2

Your Role! Where do you want to help? Helping with Everyday Activities You can make a big difference by helping in small ways. STEP 2 Bring a meal, do an errand, or mow someone's lawn without being asked. Help people with their grocery shopping or household chores. Offer to baby-sit or take care of their pets. Drive people to their doctors' appointments. Let people know how they can learn more about cancer.

Your Role! Where do you want to help? Working with Others in Your Own "Backyard Talk with people about cancer where you live, work, go to school, or worship. Bring cancer brochures to your workplace. Organize a team for a cancer fundraising event. Ask your employer to get involved. Write a cancer article for your local newspaper. Find ways to help make your workplace easier for people with cancer or other health problems. STEP 2

Your Role! Where do you want to help? Helping with Fundraising Events Take part in the event, and encourage others to Buy a ticket or make a donation to the event Sponsor someone to take part in a race or game Raise awareness for the event Help by setting up and cleaning Think of new ways to raise money Help finding volunteers to work on these events Organize a fundraising event in your community STEP 2

Your Role! Where do you want to help? Working on Cancer-Related Events I like working with people and large events. I would like to help with a local event. I want to get involved, but have limited time. I am comfortable asking people to donate. I am interested in giving money, computers, or other items to a cancer-related cause. STEP 2

Your Role! Where do you want to help? What you should know about fundraising events Every organization that raises money needs to publish its budget and annual report. The organization has to state where the funds go and how much is given to cancer-related activities. Find out ahead of time how the organization plans to use the money you raise. You might want to ask: 1.How will the money be spent? 2.Who decides how the money will be spent? 3.What percent of the money goes to program costs and office expenses? 4.Does the event support all types of cancer or just one type? 5.Does the money stay in the local community or go to a national organization? STEP 2

Your Role! Ways to Get Started 1.Let people know that you want to help others. Tell your family, neighbors and coworkers that you want to get involved. 2.Find out about volunteer programs where you live. Check with your local hospital or cancer centers. 3.Look in your local newspaper for volunteer opportunities. Newspapers, libraries, and community centers have lists of organizations that need volunteers. 4.Get involved with a cancer organization. Contact a cancer-related group that interests you. STEP 3

Nonprofit Organizations I have worked with Cancer Care, Inc. http://www.cancercare.org http://www.cancercare.org The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation http://www.candlelightersfw.org http://www.candlelightersfw.org Heroes for Children http://heroesforchildren.org/ The Lance Armstrong Foundation www.livestrong.org Your Role! STEP 3

Your Role! Awareness Colors LeukemiaAwareness STEP 4

There is hope! Through awareness, earlier detection and advances in treatment, surviving cancer has improved significantly since the 1970s! Your Role! STEP 4

Trends in Five-year Relative Survival (%)* Rates Site1975-19771984-19861996-2004 All sites50546616% Breast (female)75798914% Colon52596513% Leukemia354251 16% Lung and bronchus13 163% Melanoma82879210% Non-Hodgkin lymphoma48536517% Ovary3740469% Pancreas3352% Prostate69769930% United States 1975-2004 Your Role!

Trends in Five-year Relative Survival (%)* Rates United States 1975-2004 Your Role!

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Get More Information! Microsoft Encarta 2007. 1993-2006 Microsoft Corporation Facing Forward: Ways You Can Make a Difference in Cancer http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/coping/make -a-difference/page8 Your Feelings: Learning You Have Cancer http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/takingtime/pa ge2 Childhood Cancers http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Site s-Types/childhood Cancer Statistics 2009 www.seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Health/2009/Cance r_Statistics_Slides_2009.ppt Leukemia http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/leukemi a Common Symptoms of Leukemia http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/pictures/health/leuk emiasymptoms.html Facing Forward: Ways You Can Make a Difference in Cancer http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/coping/make -a-difference/page8 Your Feelings: Learning You Have Cancer http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/takingtime/pa ge2 What Is Leukemia? What Causes Leukemia? http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/14259 5.php Cancer statistics, 2010 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20610543 Leukemia Facts & Statistics http://www.leukemia- lymphoma.org/all_page.adp?item_id=9346

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Leukemia! What is your role? Presented by Jaisson Mailloux