Cancer
What causes cancer?
Abnormally (genetically mutated) divided cells forming a tumor
What two locations in the body are affected by cardiovascular diseases?
Heart and blood vessels
What lifestyle decision greatly increases the likelihood of contracting a respiratory disease?
Smoking
If you have diabetes you need to be conscious about your...
two main groups that cause cancer in Houston
what is Petrochemical and Pollution?
Name 5 locations where cancerous cells may grow (5 types of cancer)
Breast, Lung, Prostate, Colorectal, Skin, Blood, Pancreatic, Kidney, Uterine, Thyroid
Arrhythmia
Valve disease
Coronary artery disease
Heart Failure
Periphreal artery disease
Cerebrovascular disease
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Cardiomyopathy
Aneurysm
Pericarditis
In severe cases of respiratory disease, what supplemental treatment may be offered?
Oxygen therapy
Supplemental oxygen for severe cases.
Family members with diabetes, genetic predisposition, dysfunctional blood pressure/sugar
T or F, M.D. Anderson operates the largest clinical trials in the U.S?
What is True?
Name at least 3 side effects of chemotherapy
Fatigue, hair loss, skin changes, nausea, loss of appetite, bruising/bleeding,
Name at least 3 treatments for cardiovascular disease
Active monitoring
Lifestyle Modification
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Medication
Surgery
What is pulmonary rehab?
Program combining exercise training, education, and breathing techniques to improve physical endurance and lung function.
What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
Type 1 is genetic, and Type 2 is self-imposed
current efforts being made to solve Houston's cancer problem
What is Carbon capture?
Re-using spent gas
Injecting captured Carbon to create richer oil
Name at least 5 possible treatments for cancer
Surgery
Chemotherapy
Radiation therapy
Immunotherapy
Targeted therapy
Hormone therapy
What is a stent?
A stent is a tiny, metal mesh tube that holds your artery open to improve blood flow.
Describe Occupational Lung Diseases.
Conditions caused by breathing in hazardous substances, such as coal dust, silica, or asbestos, over a long period
what organ does type 1 diabetes affect?
pancreas
What are strategies that can be implemented to fight Houston's cancer problem?
Increase walkability
Increase air quality
Crack down on tobacco
Limit styrofoam usage
Give one detail about cancer from every group's presentation
Rest in peace my granny she got hit by a bazooka
Name 3 symptoms of heart issues and 3 symptoms of blockages in blood vessels throughout the body
Heart issues
Chronic chest pain (angina).
Chest pressure, heaviness or discomfort, sometimes described as a “belt around the chest” or a “weight on the chest.”
Shortness of breath (dyspnea).
Dizziness or fainting.
Fatigue or exhaustion.
Blockages in blood vessels
Pain or cramps in your legs when you walk.
Leg sores that aren’t healing.
Cool or red skin on your legs.
Swelling in your legs.
Numbness in your face or a limb. This may be on only one side of your body.
Difficulty with talking, seeing or walking.
Name and describe at least 3 of the main types of Chronic Respiratory Diseases listed in the slide deck
or
Name every main type of Chronic Respiratory Disease listed in the slide deck
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Asthma
Occupational Lung Diseases
Pulmonary Hypertension
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
Bronchiectasis
Cystic Fibrosis
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
What is the target for blood pressure for people with diabetes?
less than 130 mmHg
What are the Petrochemical and Pollution situations that are causes of cancer in Houston? Name at least 2 of each
Petrochemical
Petrochemical Refineries
Gas flaring from storage
Water traffic
Pollution
Highly toxic waters
General pollution from high car traffic
Large amounts of heavy industry