Part 9: Infectivity, Trauma, Occupational Risks, Pollution, Medications & Stress

Cancer (is/ is not) contagious

is not

True or False: Trauma may cause cancer

True, but it hasn’t been proven as a causative agent

Trauma may be suspect in what type of cancers?

brain

True or False: With some occupations, there is a risk of developing cancer

True, they expose you to carcinogens

True or False: There are substances and carcinogens in pollutants in our air and drinking water

True

Fraction of US cities drinking water supplies that do not meet federal clean water guidelines

2/3

What are some common airborne pollutants?

1. asbestos

2. fossil fuel compounds (14 of them are problematic)

3. indoor pollutants:

   1. formaldehyde- from furniture

   2. radon gas

   3. second hand smoke

What are some carcinogens in water?

1. viruses

2. radioactive particles

3. organic & inorganic compounds

What are some drugs in common use that have carcinogenic properties?

sex hormones such as estrogen and androgens

antiestrogen hormones such as Tamoxifen (breast CA chemo)

True or False: Stress can cause cancer

True

How can stress cause cancer?

stress produces harmful molecules & free radicals

Behavioral modification can have a significant impact on managing cancer symptoms What symptoms specifically?

1. Pain

2. N/V

Behavioral modification can have a significant impact on managing cancer symptoms. What techniques can be used for this?

1. Guided imagery

2. biofeedback

3. meditation

4. hypnosis