Transcript Module 9 PowerPoint Slides - The Cancer 101 Curriculum

Cancer 101: A Cancer Education
and Training Program for
American Indians & Alaska Natives
Version 2 – Updated October 2011
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Chronic Conditions
and Cancer
Cancer 101 – Version 2
Learning Module 9
Learning Objectives
At the completion of learning Module 9,
you will be able to:
 Describe the meaning of the term
“chronic disease”.
 Discuss why chronic conditions,
including cancer, are a growing health
concern.
 Identify at least 3 of the most
common chronic conditions in the
U.S.
Learning Objectives (cont’d)
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Describe at least 2 risk factors for
chronic conditions.
Explain what is meant by “late
effects” of cancer.
Discuss at least three action steps
or strategies to reduce chronic
conditions.
Chronic Disease
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Three main
characteristics:
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Lasts at least one
year or longer
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Requires ongoing
medical care
3.
Limits daily activities
Chronic Disease Risk Factors
HEALTH CARE ACCESS
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
SOCIAL, CULTURAL ECONOMIC FACTORS
LIFESTYLE & HEALTH RISK BEHAVIORS
Concerns about
Chronic Conditions
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Number of people
affected is growing
Most are above 65
years of age
Increased risk for
poorer health
outcomes including
disability and death
Consume large portion
of healthcare dollars
and resources
Leading Chronic Conditions
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Heart disease
Cancer
Stroke
Diabetes
Arthritis
Overweight and
obesity
Other Chronic Conditions
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Substance use and
addiction disorders
Mental illness
Dementia
Cognitive
impairment
disorders
Developmental
disabilities
Chronic Conditions and Cancer
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Risk increases with
age.
Requires care and
management over the
lifespan.
Many older adults
suffer from one or
more chronic
conditions.
Existing chronic
conditions may impact
treatment and
outcomes.
Concerns for People with Chronic
Conditions and Cancer
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Lack of information
Potential impact on:
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Quality of life
Ability to self-care
Cancer treatment
decisions
Cancer treatment
outcomes
“Late Effects” of Cancer Treatment
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Cancer treatment can result in a
number of changes months to years
following treatment.
These changes are called “late
effects”.
Risk varies from person to person.
Late Effects:
Chemotherapy & Radiation
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Heart
Lung
Brain, spinal cord,
nerves
Kidney and
bladder
Digestive system
Endocrine system
Bone, joint and
soft tissues
Vision, hearing
and dental
Late Effects: Surgery
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Changes in the body
from surgery include:
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Lymphedema
Loss of a limb
Infection
Late Effects: Cognitive Changes
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Changes in how
we handle or
process
information:
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Attention
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Memory
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Concentration
Late Effects: Emotional Changes
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Anxiety
Depression
Anger
Stress
Grief and loss
Fear
Late Effects: Other
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Fatigue
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Second Cancers
Reducing Risk for
Chronic Conditions
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Focus on factors needed to improve and
sustain health and wellness:
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Lifestyle
Behaviors
Environment
Resources
Education
Access to healthcare
Health policies
Risk Reduction Strategies
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Strategies for action should:
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Target multiple levels (individuals,
communities, systems)
Be holistic
Use available resources
Individual Action for
Risk Reduction
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Get active and stay
active
Eat a healthy diet
Don’t smoke or use
smokeless tobacco
Reduce exposure to
secondhand smoke
Limit alcohol
consumption
Get regular checkups
and screening tests
Community Action for
Risk Reduction
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Advocate for:
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Healthy food
choices in schools,
restaurants, and
work places
Fresh and
affordable choices
for fruits and
vegetables
available locally
Access to safe
places for physical
activity
Systems Level Action for
Risk Reduction
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Access to prevention information that is
easy to understand
Promoting health education in the
classroom and promoting health checks
among youth
Advocating for workplace wellness
programs
In Summary
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You now have an understanding of:
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What chronic disease is
Why chronic disease, including cancer, is a
growing health concern
Some common types of chronic disease
Risk factors for chronic disease
Some common “late effects” of cancer
treatment
Action steps to reduce chronic disease risk