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Benign

Noncancerous

<p>Noncancerous</p>
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Cancer

A disease in which abnormal cells multiply out of control

<p>A disease in which abnormal cells multiply out of control</p>
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Cardiovascular Disease

(CVD) A general term for all diseases that involve the heart and blood vessels

<p>(CVD) A general term for all diseases that involve the heart and blood vessels</p>
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Diabetes Mellitus

A condition of abnormal use of glucose

<p>A condition of abnormal use of glucose</p>
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Diastolic Pressure

The blood pressure during that part of the heartbeat when the heart's ventricles are relaxing (* the bottom # of a blood pressure reading)

<p>The blood pressure during that part of the heartbeat when the heart's ventricles are relaxing (* the bottom # of a blood pressure reading)</p>
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Angina

A pain in the heart region caused by lack of oxygen

<p>A pain in the heart region caused by lack of oxygen</p>
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Atherosclerosis

The most common form of cardiovascular disease; plaque develops along the inner walls of the arteries

<p>The most common form of cardiovascular disease; plaque develops along the inner walls of the arteries</p>
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Hypertension

High blood pressure, higher than 140/90

<p>High blood pressure, higher than 140/90</p>
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Insulin

A hormone, secreted by the pancreas that controls the glucose in the blood

<p>A hormone, secreted by the pancreas that controls the glucose in the blood</p>
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Malignancy ( Malignant)

A dangerous cancerous growth that sheds cells into body fluids and spreads to new locations to start new cancer colonies

<p>A dangerous cancerous growth that sheds cells into body fluids and spreads to new locations to start new cancer colonies</p>
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Mammogram

An ex-ray picture of the breast; screening for breast cancer

<p>An ex-ray picture of the breast; screening for breast cancer</p>
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Metastasize

Cancer that spreads to other sites/ organs of the the body

<p>Cancer that spreads to other sites/ organs of the the body</p>
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Obesity

A complex disorder involving an excessive amount of body fat; it may have a negative effect on health

<p>A complex disorder involving an excessive amount of body fat; it may have a negative effect on health</p>
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Osteoporosis

Bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue; typically a result of hormonal changes or a deficiency of calcium or vitamin D

<p>Bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue; typically a result of hormonal changes or a deficiency of calcium or vitamin D</p>
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Radon

Colorless, odorless gas that arises from the earth where radio active materials are present; know to cause damage to lungs/ lung cancer

<p>Colorless, odorless gas that arises from the earth where radio active materials are present; know to cause damage to lungs/ lung cancer</p>
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Steroid shots

Injections that may help relieve pain and inflammation in a specific area of the body; often given in the joint (elbow, hip, shoulder, spine, wrist)

<p>Injections that may help relieve pain and inflammation in a specific area of the body; often given in the joint (elbow, hip, shoulder, spine, wrist)</p>
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Systolic Pressure

The blood pressure during the part of the heartbeat when the heart's ventricles are contracted and the blood is being pushed out of the arteries ( *top number on a blood pressure reading)

<p>The blood pressure during the part of the heartbeat when the heart's ventricles are contracted and the blood is being pushed out of the arteries ( *top number on a blood pressure reading)</p>
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Tumor

An abnormal mass of tissue that can live and reproduce itself, but performs no service to the body (can be cancerous or benign)

<p>An abnormal mass of tissue that can live and reproduce itself, but performs no service to the body (can be cancerous or benign)</p>
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Type 2 Diabetes

Type of diabetes most associated with lifestyle choices

<p>Type of diabetes most associated with lifestyle choices</p>
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F.A.S.T.

An acronym used to determine the signs/ symptoms of a stroke

<p>An acronym used to determine the signs/ symptoms of a stroke</p>
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Cardiovascular system

Referring to the blood vessels...

<p>Referring to the blood vessels...</p>
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Benefits of Eating Breakfast

Better memory, lower levels of "bad" cholesterol, lower chances of getting diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.

<p>Better memory, lower levels of "bad" cholesterol, lower chances of getting diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.</p>
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C.A.U.T.I.O.N.S ( American Cancer Society Warning Signs)

Change in bowel or bladder habits

A sore that does not heal

Unusual bleeding or discharge

Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere

Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing

Obvious changes in warts or moles

Nagging cough or hoarseness

Sudden weight Loss

<p>Change in bowel or bladder habits</p><p>A sore that does not heal</p><p>Unusual bleeding or discharge</p><p>Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere</p><p>Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing</p><p>Obvious changes in warts or moles</p><p>Nagging cough or hoarseness</p><p>Sudden weight Loss</p>
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The ABCDE's of skin cancer detection:

Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter and Evolving

<p>Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter and Evolving</p>
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4 Major Types of Cancer:

Carcinoma, sarcoma, melanoma, lymphoma, and leukemia.

<p>Carcinoma, sarcoma, melanoma, lymphoma, and leukemia.</p>
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Carcinomas

The most commonly diagnosed cancers -- originate in the skin, lungs, breasts, pancreas

<p>The most commonly diagnosed cancers -- originate in the skin, lungs, breasts, pancreas</p>
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Stroke

A sudden attack of weakness or paralysis that occurs when blood flow to an area of the brain is interrupted

<p>A sudden attack of weakness or paralysis that occurs when blood flow to an area of the brain is interrupted</p>
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Heart attack

a condition in which blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked, causing heart cells to die

<p>a condition in which blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked, causing heart cells to die</p>
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High blood pressure (hypertension)

Blood pressure greater than 140/90; the leading cause of strokes and a major risk factor for heart attacks and kidney failure

<p>Blood pressure greater than 140/90; the leading cause of strokes and a major risk factor for heart attacks and kidney failure</p>
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Emphysema/Chronic Bronchitis

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

<p>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease</p>
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Infectious disease ( also referred to as ommunicable, or contagious)

A disease that is caused by a pathogen and that can be spread from one individual to another.

<p>A disease that is caused by a pathogen and that can be spread from one individual to another.</p>
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Non-communicable disease ( Also referred to as Lifestyle Diseases)

A disease that is not transmitted by another person, a vector, or the environment

<p>A disease that is not transmitted by another person, a vector, or the environment</p>
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Pandemic

Disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects a very high proportion of the population.

<p>Disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects a very high proportion of the population.</p>
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Pathogens

Microbes that cause disease

<p>Microbes that cause disease</p>
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Immune system

The cells and tissues that recognize and attack foreign substances in the body

<p>The cells and tissues that recognize and attack foreign substances in the body</p>
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Vaccine

A harmless variant or derivative of a pathogen that stimulates a host's immune system to mount defenses against the pathogen

<p>A harmless variant or derivative of a pathogen that stimulates a host's immune system to mount defenses against the pathogen</p>
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Common cancer treatments

Chemotherapy, Radiation & Surgery

<p>Chemotherapy, Radiation & Surgery</p>
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Symptoms of diabetes mellitus

Increased urination frequency

Increased thirst/appetite

General weakness/ slow healing cuts/ craving sweets

<p>Increased urination frequency</p><p>Increased thirst/appetite</p><p>General weakness/ slow healing cuts/ craving sweets</p>
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Disease

An unhealthy condition or disorder