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Relay For Life
Designed by:
Scott J. Dawes
Megan D. Grant
Laura M. Moseley
Joshua D. Robins
What is Relay For Life?
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Raising money for cancer research
Bringing people together to celebrate a good
cause
Recognizing survivors
Survivor Lap
Luminary
Fundraisers
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These fundraisers were to raise money to help
cancer victims
Any kind of fundraiser was welcome
Tug of War
 Movie Ticket Raffle
 Jail Fund
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Colleges Against
Cancer
Breast Cancer
Are You Aware?
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Purpose
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Further promote early detection
3 Ways you can prevent or reduce risk
Higher levels of physical activity
 Breast Cancer Awareness
 Pregnancy
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Early Detection is Key
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Statistics of living 20 years after being diagnosed:
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Early 1900’s
2005
Early Detection #1 Reason
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Self-examination
Mammograms
Improving Technology
44%
64%
Physical Health
Working out 4 hours per week
reduces risk 37%.
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Body fat raises estrogen
The lower your estrogen, the lower your risk.
More Exercise=Reduced Body Fat=
Reduced Estrogen=Lower Risk of Breast Cancer
Awareness & Pregnancy
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Colleges & Universities Surveyed
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2004- Less than 50% did NOT think they had anything to
worry about
Most women who have or had B.C. did not have any family
history.
Having at least one full term pregnancy
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Lowers risk 50%
Alpha Feto Protein
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Present in 12th week of pregnancy term
1 out of 8 women will develop
Breast Cancer
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Early Detection Works!
Physical Activity
Awareness
Pregnancy
Never Count Yourself Out
Become Aware!
Colorectal
Cancer
Scott Dawes
STATS & INFO
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Colorectal (Colon) Cancer is the third most
common cancer.
106,680 new cases of Colorectal Cancer will
appear in 2006. 55,170 of who contract this
Cancer will perish.
It’s a Cancer that starts in the colon or rectum
and generally is seen first through polyps which
can be removed easily.
Origin of Cancer
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Cancer arrives in the cellular form and rapidly
produces more cells than are needed called a
tumor. The cancer spreads throughout the area
and eventually the entire body.
Colon Cancer starts in the colon or rectum and
is generally seen first through polyps which can
be removed easily before it spreads.
Standard Check-ups for high and low
risk adults
We as college students still have twenty to thirty years to go
before our first check up which is recommended at 50 for lower
risk patients.
 If you have a history of Colon
Cancer that would constitute a
higher risk factor so I would suggest
getting tested around 40.
 If you are of Jewish decent or African
American it’s said that you will have a
higher rate of risk (no joke).
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Nutrition suggestions for prevention
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High fats from animal sources, red meat,
processed meats raise your individual risk for
Colon Cancer.
Food from plant sources such as fruits,
vegetables, beans and cereals decrease your
overall risk.
Skin Cancer
Joshua D. Robins
Types of Skin Cancer
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Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
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16% of all skin cancers will be SCC
Melanoma
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80% of all skin cancers will be BCC
4% of all skin cancers diagnosed will be Melanoma
Non-melanoma
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These cancers take up 1% of all diagnosed skin cancers
Can I get Skin Cancer?
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Everyone has a chance of getting skin or any other
type of cancer
Different races have more chance of getting
different types and in different spots
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African Americans have more chance of getting cancer
underneath their finger nail and toe nails
Caucasians are more likely to get skin cancer in places that
are more noticeable
Can I get Skin Cancer? (Cont.)
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Excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays
Hereditary
Pail Skin, Light Colored Eyes, Red or Blonde
Hair
Burn Easily
Freckle when Exposed to Sunlight
Prevention
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Sunscreen when Outside
Knowing how to detect Skin Cancer
Wearing Protective clothing
Staying out of the sun between 10 am and 4
pm when the sunlight is the strongest
Cancer Prevention
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Cancer accounts for nearly a quarter of deaths
in the U.S. each year
Cancer is largely related to lifestyle and therefore
is preventable in most cases
Studies have shown that a healthy diet and
regular exercise are key factors in the prevention
of cancer
Healthy Diet
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Research suggests nearly 35% of all cancers are
related to poor diet and obesity
Eat 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables
each day
Eat several servings of whole grain breads and
cereals each day
Stick to lean meats and low-fat dairy products
Important Cancer Fighting Foods
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Tomatoes
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Broccoli
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“crown jewel of nutrition”
Garlic and Onions
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lower your overall risk by 40%
slow the growth of cancer cells
Whole Grains
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exert protective effects against 17 types of cancer
Exercise
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According to some research 5% of all cancers
are related to lack of exercise
Adults should incorporate moderate activity of
at least 30 minutes into their daily routine
Obesity increases circulating levels of hormones
such as estrogen and insulin that can stimulate
cancer growth
Conclusion
“The doctor of the future will give no medicine
but will educate his patients in the care of the
human frame, in diet, and in the cause and
prevention of disease.”
Thomas Edison
Pros of Relay For Life
 Extremely
 Saves
good cause
lives
 Good Time
 Exercise
Cons of Relay For Life
 Bad
Memories
 Long night
 Unpredictable Weather
The Experience
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It was rewarding knowing that we were
helping save lives
We raised over $40,000
 More than WVU by almost $10,000
We encourage all to help out with this
amazing event
Rain or Shine
the show goes on!