Tobacco Stats
This many americans are living with a disease caused by smoking
What is 16 million Americans
This refers to diseases in which abnormal cells divide out of control and are able to invade other tissues.
what is cancer
these are the most common types of esophageal cancer
what is adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.
Blood in the stool is a symptom of this cancer
what is stomach cancer
Head and neck cancers begin in these cells
what are squamous cells
For every person that dies at least this many live with smoking related illnesses
30 People
Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through these 2 systems
what is the blood and lymph systems
This is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the esophagus.
what is Esophageal cancer
This occurs when cancer cells form in the lining of the stomach. Risk factors include smoking, infection with H. pylori bacteria, and certain inherited conditions.
What is Gastric (stomach) cancer
These cells are thin, flat cells that look like fish scales, and are found in the tissue that forms the surface of the skin, the lining of the hollow organs of the body, and the lining of the respiratory and digestive tracts.
What are Squamous cells
41,000 deaths among nonsmoking adults
what is second hand smoke
weight loss or gain with no known reason
what is a symptom of cancer
weight loss and painful or difficult swallowing.
what are signs & symptoms of esophageal cancer
Symptoms of gastric cancer include these symptoms
indigestion and stomach discomfort or pain.
when detected early, the five-year survival rate is 99 percent.
What is squamous cell carcinoma
Children who are exposed to secondhand smoke are at increased risk for
sudden infant death syndrome, acute respiratory infections, middle ear disease, more severe asthma, respiratory symptoms, and slowed lung growth.
When this is damaged, a cell can begin growing out of control and create a cancer tumor.
what is DNA
Smoking, heavy alcohol use, and Barrett esophagus can increase the risk of this cancer.
what is esophageal cancer.
A build-up of fluid in the abdomen
What is Ascites
these types of cancer are much less common than squamous cell carcinomas (1, 2).
what is the salivary glands, sinuses, or muscles or nerves in the head and neck,
Smoke from cigarettes, cigars, and pipes has at least this many chemicals that cause cancer
70
this can damage or change a cell’s DNA.
what are poisons in tobacco
this cancer is often in an advanced stage when it is diagnosed. At later stages, esophageal cancer can be treated but rarely can be cured.
what is Esophageal cancer
this is often in an advanced stage when it is diagnosed.
what is Gastric cancer
Even if squamous cell carcinoma has spread to nearby lymph nodes, the cancer may be effectively treated through a combination of these 2 therapies
what is surgery and radiation treatment.