The document discusses ROJoson's Patient Empowerment Program (PEP Talk) on National Thyroid Cancer Awareness Week in the Philippines. The PEP Talk aims to educate laypeople on thyroid cancer through discussing its causes, consequences, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. ROJoson's objectives are to create awareness among those unaware or with some knowledge of thyroid cancer. The targeted impact is to lessen the number of Filipinos dying or suffering from late treatment, and the targeted outcome is empowering at least 10 Filipinos based on an online evaluation test. Key topics to be covered include the thyroid's location, cancer types, risk factors, signs, self-screening steps, usual tests/treatments,
This document provides an overview of colorectal carcinoma, including its anatomy, genetics, risk factors, screening, diagnosis, staging, and treatment strategies. Some key points:
- Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide. Proximal colon cancer is usually related to microsatellite instability, while distal colon cancer is associated with chromosomal instability.
- Risk factors include diet, smoking, inflammation. Screening includes fecal occult blood tests and endoscopy starting at age 50.
- Staging involves examining tumor depth, lymph node involvement, and metastasis. Treatment depends on stage but generally involves surgical resection with or without chemotherapy or radiation. The goal is sphincter preservation for rectal cancers
Bladder cancer most commonly presents as hematuria and is usually transitional cell carcinoma. Risk factors include smoking, industrial chemical exposure, and past pelvic radiation. Diagnosis involves cystoscopy and biopsy. Staging uses TNM system and determines prognosis and treatment. Treatment depends on stage and includes transurethral resection for superficial disease or radical cystectomy for invasive disease, with chemotherapy sometimes used as well. Prognosis depends on stage, with 5-year survival rates ranging from 85% for stage Ta to 10-20% for stage IV disease.
This document summarizes information about pancreatic pseudocysts. It defines pancreatic pseudocysts as fluid collections contained by fibrous tissue that develop more than 4 weeks after acute or chronic pancreatitis. It describes the typical location, composition, and pathophysiology of pseudocysts. It also outlines the clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, natural history, potential complications, and treatment options for pancreatic pseudocysts, including percutaneous drainage, endoscopic drainage, and surgical drainage. The preferred intervention is typically endoscopic drainage given its less invasive nature, though surgery may be necessary for complicated or failed non-surgical cases.
This document discusses the evaluation and differential diagnosis of breast lumps and nipple discharge. It begins by outlining the objectives, anatomy, history, and physical exam findings relevant to evaluating a patient with a breast lump or nipple discharge. It then reviews the differential diagnosis for breast lumps and types of nipple discharge. Investigations like mammography, ultrasound, and biopsy are discussed. Common benign breast conditions like fibrocystic disease and fibroadenomas are also summarized. The document concludes with an overview of breast cancer including epidemiology, risk factors, pathology, staging, treatment, and prognosis.
This case history involves a 55-year-old gentleman presenting with 3 months of abdominal pain. Initial investigations were normal. Further investigations were needed to determine the appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Options included fecal occult blood test, upper GI endoscopy, CT scan, H. pylori test, and serum gastrin level. Endoscopy allows direct visualization and biopsy of any lesions and is the investigation of choice.
International incidence of colorectal cancer is high, making it the 3rd most common cancer in men and 2nd in women. Risk factors include age over 60, diet high in red/processed meats, family history, smoking, obesity, and certain medical conditions. Colorectal cancer develops from polyps that may bleed, cause bowel changes, or spread. Screening allows early detection and reduces mortality. Treatment involves surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy depending on stage. Prevention focuses on screening, lifestyle changes like diet and exercise, and avoiding risk factors when possible.
This document discusses breast cancer, including its different types and risk factors. It notes that breast cancer arises from the breast ducts or glands, with ductal carcinoma being the most common type at around 80% of cases. Ductal carcinoma arises from the lining of breast ducts. Lobular carcinoma arises from the smallest ducts or milk glands and accounts for around 10-15% of cases. Men can also develop breast cancer, though it is much less common. Risk factors include family history, age, estrogen exposure, obesity, alcohol use, and smoking. Prognosis depends on factors like cancer stage, lymph node involvement, tumor size, and receptor status. Treatments may include surgery, chemotherapy,
This document provides an overview of colorectal carcinoma, including its anatomy, genetics, risk factors, screening, diagnosis, staging, and treatment strategies. Some key points:
- Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide. Proximal colon cancer is usually related to microsatellite instability, while distal colon cancer is associated with chromosomal instability.
- Risk factors include diet, smoking, inflammation. Screening includes fecal occult blood tests and endoscopy starting at age 50.
- Staging involves examining tumor depth, lymph node involvement, and metastasis. Treatment depends on stage but generally involves surgical resection with or without chemotherapy or radiation. The goal is sphincter preservation for rectal cancers
Bladder cancer most commonly presents as hematuria and is usually transitional cell carcinoma. Risk factors include smoking, industrial chemical exposure, and past pelvic radiation. Diagnosis involves cystoscopy and biopsy. Staging uses TNM system and determines prognosis and treatment. Treatment depends on stage and includes transurethral resection for superficial disease or radical cystectomy for invasive disease, with chemotherapy sometimes used as well. Prognosis depends on stage, with 5-year survival rates ranging from 85% for stage Ta to 10-20% for stage IV disease.
This document summarizes information about pancreatic pseudocysts. It defines pancreatic pseudocysts as fluid collections contained by fibrous tissue that develop more than 4 weeks after acute or chronic pancreatitis. It describes the typical location, composition, and pathophysiology of pseudocysts. It also outlines the clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, natural history, potential complications, and treatment options for pancreatic pseudocysts, including percutaneous drainage, endoscopic drainage, and surgical drainage. The preferred intervention is typically endoscopic drainage given its less invasive nature, though surgery may be necessary for complicated or failed non-surgical cases.
This document discusses the evaluation and differential diagnosis of breast lumps and nipple discharge. It begins by outlining the objectives, anatomy, history, and physical exam findings relevant to evaluating a patient with a breast lump or nipple discharge. It then reviews the differential diagnosis for breast lumps and types of nipple discharge. Investigations like mammography, ultrasound, and biopsy are discussed. Common benign breast conditions like fibrocystic disease and fibroadenomas are also summarized. The document concludes with an overview of breast cancer including epidemiology, risk factors, pathology, staging, treatment, and prognosis.
This case history involves a 55-year-old gentleman presenting with 3 months of abdominal pain. Initial investigations were normal. Further investigations were needed to determine the appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Options included fecal occult blood test, upper GI endoscopy, CT scan, H. pylori test, and serum gastrin level. Endoscopy allows direct visualization and biopsy of any lesions and is the investigation of choice.
International incidence of colorectal cancer is high, making it the 3rd most common cancer in men and 2nd in women. Risk factors include age over 60, diet high in red/processed meats, family history, smoking, obesity, and certain medical conditions. Colorectal cancer develops from polyps that may bleed, cause bowel changes, or spread. Screening allows early detection and reduces mortality. Treatment involves surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy depending on stage. Prevention focuses on screening, lifestyle changes like diet and exercise, and avoiding risk factors when possible.
This document discusses breast cancer, including its different types and risk factors. It notes that breast cancer arises from the breast ducts or glands, with ductal carcinoma being the most common type at around 80% of cases. Ductal carcinoma arises from the lining of breast ducts. Lobular carcinoma arises from the smallest ducts or milk glands and accounts for around 10-15% of cases. Men can also develop breast cancer, though it is much less common. Risk factors include family history, age, estrogen exposure, obesity, alcohol use, and smoking. Prognosis depends on factors like cancer stage, lymph node involvement, tumor size, and receptor status. Treatments may include surgery, chemotherapy,
This document discusses the diagnosis and management of bladder cancer. It provides details on staging, risk assessment, and treatment options for superficial and muscle-invasive bladder cancer including transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT), intravesical chemotherapy or immunotherapy, and radical cystectomy or radiotherapy. It also discusses the use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy to improve outcomes and provides case studies on patients who received chemotherapy and radiotherapy for localized and metastatic bladder cancer.
Lung cancer anatomy to pathological classificationDrAyush Garg
The document summarizes lung cancer anatomy, risk factors, epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, staging and pathological classification. It notes that tobacco consumption causes 80-90% of lung cancers. Diagnostic workup includes imaging like CT, PET scans and biopsies to determine cancer type which are most commonly adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, small cell lung cancer or large cell carcinoma. Staging uses the AJCC TNM system and influences treatment options and prognosis.
This document provides an overview of breast cancer, including anatomy, histology, risk factors, screening, diagnosis, and treatment. It discusses the lymphatic drainage of the breast and hormones involved. Common breast lesions and cancer types are described along with their morphology. Genetic risk factors like BRCA1 and BRCA2 are explained. Screening recommendations include annual mammography starting at age 40. Diagnostic tools covered are mammography, ultrasound, MRI, and biopsy. Biomarkers discussed include hormone receptors and HER2/neu. Risk assessment models like Oncotype DX are mentioned for prognosis and guiding treatment.
This document discusses different types of intestinal atresia, which is a complete blockage in the intestine. It describes pyloric, duodenal, jejunoileal, and colonic atresia. Pyloric atresia involves an obstruction at the stomach-duodenum junction. Duodenal atresia occurs in 1 in 2,500 births and often involves other abnormalities. Jejunoileal atresia can be classified into different types depending on the location and severity of the blockage. Colonic atresia is rare and may involve dilation of the colon. Diagnosis is often made through prenatal ultrasound or abdominal x-ray. Treatment involves surgery to remove blockages and re
The document discusses the anatomy, histology, physiology, carcinogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, staging, and treatment of gastric cancer. It notes that gastric cancer typically presents with nonspecific symptoms like abdominal pain or weight loss. Diagnosis involves endoscopy with biopsy. Staging involves endoscopic ultrasound or CT scan to evaluate tumor invasion and lymph node involvement. Treatment depends on stage but may include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Screening high-risk individuals can detect early gastric cancer and improve outcomes.
Colorectal cancer forms in the colon or rectum when cells begin to grow out of control. It is caused by genetic mutations and can be affected by risk factors like diet, lifestyle, and family history. The cancer is staged based on how far it has spread from the original tumor site. Treatment involves surgery to remove the cancerous tissue, as well as chemotherapy and radiation. For some patients, a colostomy may be required, where the colon is diverted through an opening in the abdomen to a pouch. Ongoing care focuses on managing the stoma and any complications from treatment.
The document discusses enterocutaneous fistulas, including their definition, etiology, prevention, identification, staging, classification, and management. The main causes of enterocutaneous fistulas are operative complications, perforations or injuries with abscesses. Management involves five stages - stabilization, investigation, decision, definitive therapy, and healing. During stabilization, the priorities are resuscitation, nutrition support, and controlling sepsis to prevent complications of fluid and electrolyte imbalances, malnutrition, and sepsis.
1) 5-15% of diabetics develop foot ulcers, and 70% of healed ulcers recur within 5 years. 85% of non-traumatic lower limb amputations occur due to diabetic foot ulcers.
2) The main causes of diabetic foot ulcers are neuropathy, arterial disease, and an abnormal wound healing response. Neuropathy causes loss of sensation while arterial disease increases risk of atherosclerosis.
3) Management of diabetic feet focuses on prevention through patient education, regular examination and protective footwear. Treatment involves aggressive wound care, antibiotics, and sometimes surgery or amputation in severe cases.
This document discusses various types of intestinal obstructions in neonates. It describes high intestinal obstructions, which occur proximal to the ileum such as gastric, duodenal or jejunal obstructions. It also describes low intestinal obstructions, which occur distal to the ileum and in the colon. Specific causes of obstruction discussed include duodenal atresia, intestinal malrotation, necrotizing enterocolitis, meconium ileus and Hirschsprung's disease. Diagnosis involves abdominal x-rays and contrast studies to identify the location and cause of obstruction.
Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide. Risk factors include increasing age, family history, inflammatory bowel disease, lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking. Screening is recommended regularly beginning at age 50 to detect cancers early. Staging uses the TNM system and treatment depends on stage but commonly includes surgery along with chemotherapy and radiation for later stages. The document provides detailed information on epidemiology, risk factors, stages, diagnosis, treatment and screening guidelines for colorectal cancer.
This document provides an overview of breast anatomy, risk factors for breast cancer, and common presentations of breast cancer. It describes the structure and vasculature of the breast in detail. The most important risk factors are increasing age, family history and genetic mutations. Most women present with a hard, painless lump in the breast, though some lumps can cause discomfort. Thorough examination of any breast lump is important for early diagnosis.
This document provides an overview of gall bladder carcinoma. It discusses the epidemiology, etiology, pathology, histology, presentation, workup, treatment and follow up of gall bladder cancer. Gall bladder cancer is relatively uncommon but the 5th most common gastrointestinal malignancy worldwide. Chronic inflammation from gallstones is the main risk factor. Imaging studies like ultrasound, CT and MRI are used to diagnose and stage the cancer. Surgery is the main treatment but the outcome is often poor due to late diagnosis and aggressive nature of the disease.
This document provides an overview of breast cancer. It begins with defining breast cancer as a malignant condition where cells grow uncontrollably in the breast. It then lists the main risk factors like older age, family history, and obesity. The stages of breast cancer are explained from stage 0 to IV. Common signs and diagnostic tests are also outlined. Treatment options discussed include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormonal therapy. Prevention strategies and nursing management of breast cancer are briefly addressed before concluding with a bibliography.
Locally advanced breast cancer refers to large primary breast tumors (greater than 5 cm) with lymph node involvement or skin/chest wall fixation. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is often used to shrink large tumors to operable sizes and increase the rate of breast conservation. Studies have found neoadjuvant chemotherapy achieves clinical response rates of 60-90% and pathological complete response rates of 10-30%. Common regimens include anthracycline-based chemotherapy like AC or FEC. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is indicated for locally advanced, inoperable breast cancer and inflammatory breast cancer and can improve breast conservation rates in early-stage disease. While it effectively downstages tumors, surgery is still needed for local tumor control
The document summarizes breast cancer staging systems. It discusses:
- The importance of accurate staging for determining prognosis and treatment.
- The TNM system used worldwide for clinical staging, which classifies tumors by size (T), lymph node involvement (N), and metastases (M).
- Revisions made in the 7th edition of the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual to the TNM classifications for breast cancer, including changes to the definitions of inflammatory carcinoma and microinvasive carcinoma.
- Recommendations for determining tumor size using various imaging modalities and microscopic vs. gross measurements.
- Staging of noninvasive cancers such as DCIS and LCIS.
- Grading of invasive
Pilonidal sinus disease with especial reference to Limberg flapApollo Hospitals
This document discusses pilonidal sinus disease and summarizes the use of the Limberg flap surgical procedure in 180 patients over 10 years. Some key points:
- Pilonidal sinus disease commonly affects the hair follicles in the natal cleft, presenting as cysts, sinuses or abscesses. It is more common in males and associated with obesity, sweating and sedentary lifestyles.
- The study evaluated 180 patients who underwent rhomboid excision and Limberg flap reconstruction surgery. This procedure aims to thoroughly excise infected tissue and close the wound with minimal complications and recurrence.
- Results found a low recurrence rate of 3.3% and minor complications in a small
This document discusses testicular cancer and Wilms tumor.
For testicular cancer, it defines the condition, discusses epidemiology such as affecting men aged 15-35 most commonly, and covers anatomy, arterial supply, venous drainage, lymphatic drainage, predisposing factors, types like seminoma, spread patterns, clinical features, diagnostic modalities like blood tests and imaging, clinical staging, and management including surgery and chemotherapy.
For Wilms tumor, it defines the condition, discusses epidemiology such as affecting children under 5 most commonly, etiology involving genetic factors, clinical features like abdominal mass, diagnostic evaluation using imaging and labs, staging depending on tumor extent, and multimodal management with surgery, radiation, and
The document summarizes key information about gastric cancer including:
- The anatomy and blood supply of the stomach.
- Risk factors, sites, pathology, staging, and clinical features of gastric cancer.
- Investigations include endoscopy, imaging, and biopsy for diagnosis.
- Treatment involves a multidisciplinary team and may include endoscopic resection for early cancers, surgery such as gastrectomy with lymph node dissection, and chemotherapy/radiotherapy as adjuvant or palliative treatments.
- Prognosis depends on stage, with early localized cancers having the best outcomes if fully resected.
Urinary Bladder Tumor
The document discusses urinary bladder tumors. It covers the incidence, risk factors, signs and symptoms, types and classification, staging, and radiological findings of bladder tumors. Bladder cancer is the second most common urological malignancy and is more common in men than women. Major risk factors include smoking and occupational exposure to carcinogens. Common presenting symptoms are painless visible blood in the urine and recurrent urinary tract infections. Types include urothelial carcinoma (90% of cases), squamous cell carcinoma, and adenocarcinoma. Staging uses the TNM system. Radiological exams like ultrasound, CT, and MRI can identify bladder tumors and their extent.
Cancer that forms in tissues of the bladder (the organ that stores urine). Most bladder cancers are transitional cell carcinomas (cancer that begins in cells that normally make up the inner lining of the bladder). Other types include squamous cell carcinoma (cancer that begins in thin, flat cells) and adenocarcinoma (cancer that begins in cells that make and release mucus and other fluids). The cells that form squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma develop in the inner lining of the bladder as a result of chronic irritation and inflammation.
ROJoson PEP Talk: National Thyroid Cancer Awareness Week - 2023Reynaldo Joson
Here are the key steps to do a self-examination of the thyroid gland:
1. Stand in front of a mirror and look at the front of your neck. Check if there are any visible lumps or bumps.
2. Feel your thyroid gland with your fingers. It is located at the front of the neck, below the Adam's apple.
3. Tilt your head back and swallow. Feel if any lumps move up and down with swallowing. Moving lumps are likely to be part of the thyroid gland.
4. Check for any lumps that are firm, hard, or irregular in shape or size. Report any suspicious lumps to your doctor right away.
5.
ROJoson PEP Talk: Breast Cancer Awareness Month - October 2022Reynaldo Joson
The document outlines a Patient Empowerment Program (PEP) Talk on breast cancer awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 2022. The PEP Talk aims to empower laypeople by increasing their awareness and understanding of breast cancer fundamentals. Specifically, the talk will cover what breast cancer is, how to prevent it if possible, how to recognize it early, how it is treated, and prognosis. The speaker aims to have at least 10 people pass an online test to demonstrate increased knowledge of breast cancer topics as a result of the talk. The overall goal is to lessen the number of Filipinos suffering from and dying of breast cancer through early diagnosis and treatment.
This document discusses the diagnosis and management of bladder cancer. It provides details on staging, risk assessment, and treatment options for superficial and muscle-invasive bladder cancer including transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT), intravesical chemotherapy or immunotherapy, and radical cystectomy or radiotherapy. It also discusses the use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy to improve outcomes and provides case studies on patients who received chemotherapy and radiotherapy for localized and metastatic bladder cancer.
Lung cancer anatomy to pathological classificationDrAyush Garg
The document summarizes lung cancer anatomy, risk factors, epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, staging and pathological classification. It notes that tobacco consumption causes 80-90% of lung cancers. Diagnostic workup includes imaging like CT, PET scans and biopsies to determine cancer type which are most commonly adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, small cell lung cancer or large cell carcinoma. Staging uses the AJCC TNM system and influences treatment options and prognosis.
This document provides an overview of breast cancer, including anatomy, histology, risk factors, screening, diagnosis, and treatment. It discusses the lymphatic drainage of the breast and hormones involved. Common breast lesions and cancer types are described along with their morphology. Genetic risk factors like BRCA1 and BRCA2 are explained. Screening recommendations include annual mammography starting at age 40. Diagnostic tools covered are mammography, ultrasound, MRI, and biopsy. Biomarkers discussed include hormone receptors and HER2/neu. Risk assessment models like Oncotype DX are mentioned for prognosis and guiding treatment.
This document discusses different types of intestinal atresia, which is a complete blockage in the intestine. It describes pyloric, duodenal, jejunoileal, and colonic atresia. Pyloric atresia involves an obstruction at the stomach-duodenum junction. Duodenal atresia occurs in 1 in 2,500 births and often involves other abnormalities. Jejunoileal atresia can be classified into different types depending on the location and severity of the blockage. Colonic atresia is rare and may involve dilation of the colon. Diagnosis is often made through prenatal ultrasound or abdominal x-ray. Treatment involves surgery to remove blockages and re
The document discusses the anatomy, histology, physiology, carcinogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, staging, and treatment of gastric cancer. It notes that gastric cancer typically presents with nonspecific symptoms like abdominal pain or weight loss. Diagnosis involves endoscopy with biopsy. Staging involves endoscopic ultrasound or CT scan to evaluate tumor invasion and lymph node involvement. Treatment depends on stage but may include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Screening high-risk individuals can detect early gastric cancer and improve outcomes.
Colorectal cancer forms in the colon or rectum when cells begin to grow out of control. It is caused by genetic mutations and can be affected by risk factors like diet, lifestyle, and family history. The cancer is staged based on how far it has spread from the original tumor site. Treatment involves surgery to remove the cancerous tissue, as well as chemotherapy and radiation. For some patients, a colostomy may be required, where the colon is diverted through an opening in the abdomen to a pouch. Ongoing care focuses on managing the stoma and any complications from treatment.
The document discusses enterocutaneous fistulas, including their definition, etiology, prevention, identification, staging, classification, and management. The main causes of enterocutaneous fistulas are operative complications, perforations or injuries with abscesses. Management involves five stages - stabilization, investigation, decision, definitive therapy, and healing. During stabilization, the priorities are resuscitation, nutrition support, and controlling sepsis to prevent complications of fluid and electrolyte imbalances, malnutrition, and sepsis.
1) 5-15% of diabetics develop foot ulcers, and 70% of healed ulcers recur within 5 years. 85% of non-traumatic lower limb amputations occur due to diabetic foot ulcers.
2) The main causes of diabetic foot ulcers are neuropathy, arterial disease, and an abnormal wound healing response. Neuropathy causes loss of sensation while arterial disease increases risk of atherosclerosis.
3) Management of diabetic feet focuses on prevention through patient education, regular examination and protective footwear. Treatment involves aggressive wound care, antibiotics, and sometimes surgery or amputation in severe cases.
This document discusses various types of intestinal obstructions in neonates. It describes high intestinal obstructions, which occur proximal to the ileum such as gastric, duodenal or jejunal obstructions. It also describes low intestinal obstructions, which occur distal to the ileum and in the colon. Specific causes of obstruction discussed include duodenal atresia, intestinal malrotation, necrotizing enterocolitis, meconium ileus and Hirschsprung's disease. Diagnosis involves abdominal x-rays and contrast studies to identify the location and cause of obstruction.
Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide. Risk factors include increasing age, family history, inflammatory bowel disease, lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking. Screening is recommended regularly beginning at age 50 to detect cancers early. Staging uses the TNM system and treatment depends on stage but commonly includes surgery along with chemotherapy and radiation for later stages. The document provides detailed information on epidemiology, risk factors, stages, diagnosis, treatment and screening guidelines for colorectal cancer.
This document provides an overview of breast anatomy, risk factors for breast cancer, and common presentations of breast cancer. It describes the structure and vasculature of the breast in detail. The most important risk factors are increasing age, family history and genetic mutations. Most women present with a hard, painless lump in the breast, though some lumps can cause discomfort. Thorough examination of any breast lump is important for early diagnosis.
This document provides an overview of gall bladder carcinoma. It discusses the epidemiology, etiology, pathology, histology, presentation, workup, treatment and follow up of gall bladder cancer. Gall bladder cancer is relatively uncommon but the 5th most common gastrointestinal malignancy worldwide. Chronic inflammation from gallstones is the main risk factor. Imaging studies like ultrasound, CT and MRI are used to diagnose and stage the cancer. Surgery is the main treatment but the outcome is often poor due to late diagnosis and aggressive nature of the disease.
This document provides an overview of breast cancer. It begins with defining breast cancer as a malignant condition where cells grow uncontrollably in the breast. It then lists the main risk factors like older age, family history, and obesity. The stages of breast cancer are explained from stage 0 to IV. Common signs and diagnostic tests are also outlined. Treatment options discussed include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormonal therapy. Prevention strategies and nursing management of breast cancer are briefly addressed before concluding with a bibliography.
Locally advanced breast cancer refers to large primary breast tumors (greater than 5 cm) with lymph node involvement or skin/chest wall fixation. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is often used to shrink large tumors to operable sizes and increase the rate of breast conservation. Studies have found neoadjuvant chemotherapy achieves clinical response rates of 60-90% and pathological complete response rates of 10-30%. Common regimens include anthracycline-based chemotherapy like AC or FEC. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is indicated for locally advanced, inoperable breast cancer and inflammatory breast cancer and can improve breast conservation rates in early-stage disease. While it effectively downstages tumors, surgery is still needed for local tumor control
The document summarizes breast cancer staging systems. It discusses:
- The importance of accurate staging for determining prognosis and treatment.
- The TNM system used worldwide for clinical staging, which classifies tumors by size (T), lymph node involvement (N), and metastases (M).
- Revisions made in the 7th edition of the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual to the TNM classifications for breast cancer, including changes to the definitions of inflammatory carcinoma and microinvasive carcinoma.
- Recommendations for determining tumor size using various imaging modalities and microscopic vs. gross measurements.
- Staging of noninvasive cancers such as DCIS and LCIS.
- Grading of invasive
Pilonidal sinus disease with especial reference to Limberg flapApollo Hospitals
This document discusses pilonidal sinus disease and summarizes the use of the Limberg flap surgical procedure in 180 patients over 10 years. Some key points:
- Pilonidal sinus disease commonly affects the hair follicles in the natal cleft, presenting as cysts, sinuses or abscesses. It is more common in males and associated with obesity, sweating and sedentary lifestyles.
- The study evaluated 180 patients who underwent rhomboid excision and Limberg flap reconstruction surgery. This procedure aims to thoroughly excise infected tissue and close the wound with minimal complications and recurrence.
- Results found a low recurrence rate of 3.3% and minor complications in a small
This document discusses testicular cancer and Wilms tumor.
For testicular cancer, it defines the condition, discusses epidemiology such as affecting men aged 15-35 most commonly, and covers anatomy, arterial supply, venous drainage, lymphatic drainage, predisposing factors, types like seminoma, spread patterns, clinical features, diagnostic modalities like blood tests and imaging, clinical staging, and management including surgery and chemotherapy.
For Wilms tumor, it defines the condition, discusses epidemiology such as affecting children under 5 most commonly, etiology involving genetic factors, clinical features like abdominal mass, diagnostic evaluation using imaging and labs, staging depending on tumor extent, and multimodal management with surgery, radiation, and
The document summarizes key information about gastric cancer including:
- The anatomy and blood supply of the stomach.
- Risk factors, sites, pathology, staging, and clinical features of gastric cancer.
- Investigations include endoscopy, imaging, and biopsy for diagnosis.
- Treatment involves a multidisciplinary team and may include endoscopic resection for early cancers, surgery such as gastrectomy with lymph node dissection, and chemotherapy/radiotherapy as adjuvant or palliative treatments.
- Prognosis depends on stage, with early localized cancers having the best outcomes if fully resected.
Urinary Bladder Tumor
The document discusses urinary bladder tumors. It covers the incidence, risk factors, signs and symptoms, types and classification, staging, and radiological findings of bladder tumors. Bladder cancer is the second most common urological malignancy and is more common in men than women. Major risk factors include smoking and occupational exposure to carcinogens. Common presenting symptoms are painless visible blood in the urine and recurrent urinary tract infections. Types include urothelial carcinoma (90% of cases), squamous cell carcinoma, and adenocarcinoma. Staging uses the TNM system. Radiological exams like ultrasound, CT, and MRI can identify bladder tumors and their extent.
Cancer that forms in tissues of the bladder (the organ that stores urine). Most bladder cancers are transitional cell carcinomas (cancer that begins in cells that normally make up the inner lining of the bladder). Other types include squamous cell carcinoma (cancer that begins in thin, flat cells) and adenocarcinoma (cancer that begins in cells that make and release mucus and other fluids). The cells that form squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma develop in the inner lining of the bladder as a result of chronic irritation and inflammation.
ROJoson PEP Talk: National Thyroid Cancer Awareness Week - 2023Reynaldo Joson
Here are the key steps to do a self-examination of the thyroid gland:
1. Stand in front of a mirror and look at the front of your neck. Check if there are any visible lumps or bumps.
2. Feel your thyroid gland with your fingers. It is located at the front of the neck, below the Adam's apple.
3. Tilt your head back and swallow. Feel if any lumps move up and down with swallowing. Moving lumps are likely to be part of the thyroid gland.
4. Check for any lumps that are firm, hard, or irregular in shape or size. Report any suspicious lumps to your doctor right away.
5.
ROJoson PEP Talk: Breast Cancer Awareness Month - October 2022Reynaldo Joson
The document outlines a Patient Empowerment Program (PEP) Talk on breast cancer awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 2022. The PEP Talk aims to empower laypeople by increasing their awareness and understanding of breast cancer fundamentals. Specifically, the talk will cover what breast cancer is, how to prevent it if possible, how to recognize it early, how it is treated, and prognosis. The speaker aims to have at least 10 people pass an online test to demonstrate increased knowledge of breast cancer topics as a result of the talk. The overall goal is to lessen the number of Filipinos suffering from and dying of breast cancer through early diagnosis and treatment.
This document provides an annual report for the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) for the 2006-2007 fiscal year. It summarizes the NKFM's mission, vision, key facts, programs, advocacy efforts, and financial details. The NKFM works to prevent kidney disease, improve quality of life for those living with it, and pursues funding through various educational programs targeting at-risk populations and donors. It had revenues of $6.2 million and continues its efforts to address the growing problem of chronic kidney disease in Michigan.
ROJoson PEP Talk: Breast Cancer Awareness Month - 2023Reynaldo Joson
The document outlines a Zoom presentation on breast cancer awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 2023. The presentation aims to empower laypeople by increasing their awareness and understanding of breast cancer fundamentals. It will cover topics like what breast cancer is, how to prevent and detect it early, available treatments, and prognosis. The presenter aims to have at least 10 people complete an evaluation test to assess increased awareness of breast cancer basics after attending the presentation.
The document outlines the syllabus for a Community Health Nursing course. It includes 7 topics that will be covered: 1) Definition and scope of community health nursing, 2) Health planning and policies, 3) Delivery of community health services, 4) Approaches and roles in community health nursing, 5) Promoting health in individuals and groups, 6) National health programs, and 7) Health agencies. Each topic specifies essential concepts and terms that must, should or could be learned. It also includes a schedule for practical experiences during a community health nursing clinical posting.
The National Cancer Strategy in Qatar 2011-2016 aims to establish a comprehensive national cancer control program. It was developed in response to the increasing cancer burden in Qatar due to risk factors like smoking and obesity. The strategy outlines recommendations across the cancer continuum from prevention to treatment to palliative care. It also establishes a governance structure and implementation plan. Formal reviews will be conducted in 2013 and 2016 to evaluate progress and refresh the strategy.
The document discusses ADRA International's LiveMoreAbundantly program for addressing non-communicable diseases through community engagement. It introduces ADRA and the Seventh-day Adventist Church's impact on health, and describes the development of LMA as an evidence-based lifestyle program adapted from the Complete Health Improvement Program. Randomized control trials of LMA have shown reductions in disease risk factors. The document emphasizes the importance of community engagement in selecting sites, facilitators, and building on local knowledge and strengths for success.
A series of practical resources to enable leaders and professionals with direct reach to communities and an established, trusted relationship, for example community leaders, social prescribing link workers and faith leaders, to support their communities to reduce their risk of becoming seriously ill from Covid-19
The organization empowers communities to support cancer patients by providing training to volunteers. The training teaches volunteers how to engage and assist patients throughout their cancer journey. It also provides guidelines for patients to self-manage their treatment process. The organization was founded by Bibby Bailey and Phyllis Jessey to ensure no one faces cancer alone. It recruits and trains volunteers to provide spiritual, emotional, physical, and informational support to cancer patients. The organization also creates resource guides and raises awareness about cancer prevention through monthly campaigns.
Fight Colorectal Cancer is a non-profit organization with 3 goals: patient support and awareness, advocacy, and funding research. They provide education and resources to patients and caregivers about colorectal cancer prevention, screening, treatment and living with the disease. Their services include an answer line, webinars, newsletters and social media community for patients. They also advocate for policy changes and research funding, and have awarded over $250,000 in research grants. Their mission is to demand a cure for colon and rectal cancers through supporting patients and survivors, and changing policies to increase research.
The document summarizes several national health programs in India, including their objectives, functioning, and outcomes. It describes programs related to iodine deficiency, leprosy, mental health, palliative care, oral health, organ transplant, blindness prevention, and fluorosis prevention and control. The role of pharmacists in supporting healthcare systems is also mentioned.
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month may be behind us, but that doesn't mean our efforts to increase screening rates will slow down! Join Mary Doroshenk, MA, to learn about initiatives to increase colorectal cancer screening nationwide! In this webinar, designed for all those touched by colorectal cancer, Mary will discuss what 80% by 2018 is and how the effort is working. She will explain the role of survivors and caregivers and inspire you to participate in the effort.
Global launch: Delivering prevention in an ageing worldILC- UK
It’s never too late to prevent ill health. And the health and economic costs of failing to invest in preventative interventions across the life course are simply too high to ignore.
At this event, we launched two new reports on what works in delivering a preventative approach to health in an ageing world; how we can improve take-up and adherence to preventative interventions; what we have learned from COVID-19; and how policymakers across the world need to act to ensure prevention becomes a priority as countries build back from the damage inflicted by the pandemic.
We were joined by a panel of experts from across the world to discuss the findings and what needs to happen next so we can move from consensus to action on prevention.
This is a powerpoint presentation converted to PDF regarding a consumer perspective on our state health system. Just the basic facts and what we need to still address, even after health reform. Brought to you by Jodiesjourney.com
On April 6, 2019, the EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases and Genetic Alliance hosted a workshop to provide education about the process of adding rare genetic conditions to the federal Recommended Newborn Screening Panel. Presentations include insights from national newborn screening experts in biochemical sciences, genetics, and political advocacy.
The document discusses India's National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS). It was established to address the growing burden of non-communicable diseases in India. The program merged the National Cancer Control Programme and National Diabetes Control Programme. It aims to promote healthy lifestyles, screen high-risk populations, build healthcare capacity, and strengthen tertiary care facilities. Key activities include health education, opportunistic screening, NCD clinics, and referral systems across primary, community and district levels.
ROJoson PEP Talk: CANCER SURVIVORSHIP and National Cancer Survivors DayReynaldo Joson
The document discusses National Cancer Survivors Day, which is celebrated annually on the first Sunday of June. It emphasizes that the day is meant to raise awareness of the ongoing challenges faced by cancer survivors and to call for more support and resources. The document also provides details on cancer survivorship, the different phases of a cancer journey, and common experiences among survivors. It stresses the need for continuous survivorship care and provides tips on how laypeople and health professionals can contribute to advocacy efforts for cancer survivors.
This document summarizes a presentation on disruptive innovation in healthcare through digital technologies. It discusses how digital technologies have transformed other industries like banking, travel, and research. It then outlines some challenges facing healthcare like rising costs and notes how digital technologies could help address issues like doctor shortages by empowering patients. Examples discussed include online access to health records and data, remote monitoring, automated diagnosis, and social networks for patient communities. The presentation argues that patients are becoming experts in their own health conditions and should have more control over their own health data and management.
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ROJoson PEP Talk: High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) ManagementReynaldo Joson
The document provides information about a zoom session on April 13, 2024 from 1400H to 1500H on High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Management. The objective is for laypeople to have an essential understanding of managing hypertension as part of their health management. The session will include a presentation, group pictures, an online test for a certificate, and feedback in the chat box. [/SUMMARY]
ROJoson PEP Talk: Does Biopsy Make Cancer Spread?Reynaldo Joson
This document contains information from a presentation on whether biopsies can cause cancer to spread. It defines a biopsy as a procedure that removes a sample of tissues, cells, or fluid from the body to examine for diagnosis. Different types of biopsies are described, including those that remove samples versus whole masses. Benefits of biopsies include obtaining a definite diagnosis to guide treatment planning. The document discusses the fear that biopsies may cause cancer seeding or spread, and defines cancer seeding as cancer cells spreading along the needle track during a biopsy.
ROJoson PEP Talk: Developing a Breast Self-Exam Habit through a Motivating AwardReynaldo Joson
This document outlines a Zoom presentation on developing a breast self-exam habit through motivating awards. It provides logistical details for the event, including the date, time, and instructions for participants. The presentation aims to teach laypeople how to perform breast self-exams and develop the habit through an awards program. It will cover what breast self-exams are, their importance, and how to properly conduct one. The speaker will advocate for their breast self-exam awards initiative to motivate more women to regularly perform self-exams.
ROJoson PEP Talk: CAN ONE SKIP RADIOACTIVE IODINE THERAPY IN THYROID CANCER T...Reynaldo Joson
The document discusses radioactive iodine therapy (RAIT) for thyroid cancer treatment. RAIT involves using radioactive iodine-131, which is taken orally and concentrates in thyroid tissue to destroy cancer cells. It is effective for papillary and follicular thyroid cancers. RAIT is used for remnant ablation after surgery, adjuvant therapy to prevent recurrence, and treatment of known disease. While commonly recommended in the past, the use of RAIT has evolved to focus on patients at higher risk, as not all thyroid cancers require aggressive treatment like RAIT. The document questions whether RAIT can be skipped in some patients.
ROJoson PEP Talk: Can one skip RADIOACTIVE IODINE THERAPY in Thyroid Cancer T...Reynaldo Joson
The document discusses radioactive iodine therapy (RAIT) for thyroid cancer treatment. RAIT involves using radioactive iodine-131, which is taken orally and concentrates in thyroid tissue to destroy cancer cells. It is effective for papillary and follicular thyroid cancers. RAIT is used for remnant ablation after surgery, adjuvant therapy to prevent recurrence, and treatment of known disease. While commonly recommended in the past, the use of RAIT has evolved to focus on patients at higher risk of recurrence rather than applying it routinely, as many thyroid cancers have excellent outcomes with surgery alone. The document questions whether RAIT can be skipped in some patients with a very low risk.
ROJoson PEP Talk: DOES EVERYONE HAVE CANCER CELLS IN THEIR BODY?Reynaldo Joson
The document discusses whether everyone has cancer cells in their body. It explains that while our bodies are constantly producing new cells, not all of these cells are destined to become cancerous. A typical healthy cell goes through cycles of growth, division and death, while a cancer cell does not follow this normal cycle and keeps reproducing abnormally. Not everyone inherently has cancer cells in their body from the beginning - it is possible for initially normal cells to eventually develop into cancer cells due to certain risk factors.
ROJoson PEP Talk: Can one skip CHEMOTHERAPY in BREAST CANCER TREATMENT?Reynaldo Joson
Chemotherapy is a systemic cancer treatment that uses powerful drugs to destroy fast-growing cancer cells. It works by keeping cancer cells from growing and dividing. Chemotherapy can be given alone or with other treatments depending on the cancer type and stage. Factors like a person's age, health, and the cancer details help determine the chemotherapy plan and drugs. Chemotherapy aims to cure cancer, shrink tumors before other treatments, destroy remaining cancer cells after treatment, or slow cancer progression and relieve symptoms.
ROJoson PEP Talk: Do all patients need painkillers after an operation?Reynaldo Joson
This document provides information from a Patient Empowerment Program (PEP) Talk on the use of painkillers after an operation. The PEP Talk aims to give laypeople an essential understanding of painkiller use after surgery in managing their health. It discusses that not all patients need painkillers after an operation, as some procedures do not involve cutting or cause pain. It also outlines factors that govern physician prescription and patient intake of postoperative painkillers.
Basavarajeeyam is an important text for ayurvedic physician belonging to andhra pradehs. It is a popular compendium in various parts of our country as well as in andhra pradesh. The content of the text was presented in sanskrit and telugu language (Bilingual). One of the most famous book in ayurvedic pharmaceutics and therapeutics. This book contains 25 chapters called as prakaranas. Many rasaoushadis were explained, pioneer of dhatu druti, nadi pareeksha, mutra pareeksha etc. Belongs to the period of 15-16 century. New diseases like upadamsha, phiranga rogas are explained.
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of the physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
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Abdominal trauma in pediatrics refers to injuries or damage to the abdominal organs in children. It can occur due to various causes such as falls, motor vehicle accidents, sports-related injuries, and physical abuse. Children are more vulnerable to abdominal trauma due to their unique anatomical and physiological characteristics. Signs and symptoms include abdominal pain, tenderness, distension, vomiting, and signs of shock. Diagnosis involves physical examination, imaging studies, and laboratory tests. Management depends on the severity and may involve conservative treatment or surgical intervention. Prevention is crucial in reducing the incidence of abdominal trauma in children.
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Rasamanikya is a excellent preparation in the field of Rasashastra, it is used in various Kushtha Roga, Shwasa, Vicharchika, Bhagandara, Vatarakta, and Phiranga Roga. In this article Preparation& Comparative analytical profile for both Formulationon i.e Rasamanikya prepared by Kushmanda swarasa & Churnodhaka Shodita Haratala. The study aims to provide insights into the comparative efficacy and analytical aspects of these formulations for enhanced therapeutic outcomes.
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Recomendamos muito.
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Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
Prof. Marcus Renato de Carvalho
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- Video recording of this lecture in English language: https://youtu.be/kqbnxVAZs-0
- Video recording of this lecture in Arabic language: https://youtu.be/SINlygW1Mpc
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ROJoson PEP Talk: National Thyroid Cancer Awareness Week - 2022
1. Empowerment
objective - for
laypeople to have an
understanding of
fundamentals and
generalities of
THYROID CANCER in
their health
management.
October 1, 2022
1400H - 1500H
Via Zoom
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
2. Empowerment
objective - for
laypeople to have an
understanding of
fundamentals and
generalities of
THYROID CANCER in
their health
management.
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
ROJoson PEP Talk
I have a Patient
Empowerment
Program in which I
like to empower the
lay people or
patients to take
control in the
management of
their health.
3. There are 3 courses
in the PEP Talk.
I completed the Core
Course on October 9,
2021.
4. From October 23,
2021 onwards, I have
been tackling Health
Disorder and Health
Issue Courses. This
may take 3 years or
longer.
5. Empowerment
objective - for
laypeople to have an
understanding of
fundamentals and
generalities of
THYROID CANCER in
their health
management.
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
My PEP TALK today is
entitled:
National Thyroid
Cancer Awareness
Week – 2022.
6. Contents:
• When is National Thyroid Cancer Awareness Week in
the Philippines?
• What are the objectives of National Thyroid Cancer
Awareness Week?
• How do we observe the National Thyroid Cancer
Awareness Week? You and Me?
• What are ROJoson’s specific contributions to the
National Thyroid Cancer Awareness Week in the
Philippines in 2022?
• What are the objectives, target impact and target
outcome of the WEEK?
• What are the focused contents of ROJoson PEP Talk on
THYROID CANCER Awareness for the Filipinos?
• Recognition of ROJoson Thyroid Cancer Survivors and
sharing of experience
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
Will give another
outline on this.
7. When is National Thyroid Cancer Awareness
Week in the Philippines?
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
8. When is National Thyroid Cancer Awareness
Week in the Philippines?
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
The Philippines, through Republic Act No. 10786
approved on May 2016, observes the National
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Week every fourth
week of September every year.
9. What are the objectives of National Thyroid
Cancer Awareness Week?
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
10. What are the objectives of National Thyroid
Cancer Awareness Week?
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
“To ensure a meaningful observance of the week
as herein declared, a comprehensive public
education and awareness program shall be
undertaken to discuss the causes, consequences,
diagnoses, treatments, and prevention of thyroid
cancer.”
Republic Act No. 10786
National Thyroid Cancer Awareness Week
11. How do we observe the National Thyroid Cancer
Awareness Week?
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
12. How do we observe the National Thyroid Cancer
Awareness Week?
YOU
– Make efforts to know the “causes,
consequences, diagnoses, treatments, and
prevention of thyroid cancer.”
• Read.
• Attend lectures / talks provided by DOH and
other agencies (and ROJoson PEP Talk).
– Examine your body for a possible thyroid cancer.
• Do a self-examination of your thyroid gland.
• Consult a physician for a check or if you have
symptoms of thyroid disorder.
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
If you do all these,
you are
EMPOWERING
YOURSELF.
You are contributing
to the goal of the
Awareness Week –
LESSEN the number
of Filipinos suffering
and dying from
thyroid cancer.
13. program
How do we observe the National Thyroid Cancer
Awareness Week?
ME – ROJoson
What are ROJoson’s specific contributions to the
National Cancer Awareness Week in the
Philippines in 2022?
ROJoson PEP Talk on Thyroid Cancer
AWARENESS - Patient Empowerment
Program (Education for Health
Development in the Philippines)
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
This will be my
contribution in 2022.
14. ROJoson PEP Talk: National Thyroid
Cancer Awareness Week - 2022
This will be my contribution to the national
program.
I will align my PEP Talk with the objectives of the
national program.
However, I will try to make my PEP Talk down-to-
earth (reasonable, simple and practical, cost-
effective-efficient, etc.), hopefully, to better
achieve the impact of the national program.
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
“To ensure a meaningful
observance of the week
as herein declared, a
comprehensive public
education and
awareness program shall
be undertaken to discuss
the causes,
consequences,
diagnoses, treatments,
and prevention of
thyroid cancer.”
Republic Act No. 10786
National Thyroid Cancer
Awareness Week
15. ROJoson PEP Talk: National Thyroid
Cancer Awareness Week - 2022
This will be my contribution to the national
program.
I will target at least 10 Filipinos who will pass the
ROJ-OCIL-OLETE on Thyroid Cancer Awareness.
This will serve as one of the key performance
indicators of my contribution.
So, my request ----- pls. take and pass the OLETE.
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
“To ensure a meaningful
observance of the week
as herein declared, a
comprehensive public
education and
awareness program shall
be undertaken to discuss
the causes,
consequences,
diagnoses, treatments,
and prevention of
thyroid cancer.”
Republic Act No. 10786
National Thyroid Cancer
Awareness Week
16. ROJoson PEP Talk: National Thyroid
Cancer Awareness Week – 2022
My objectives will be the following:
• To create awareness among Filipinos on
thyroid cancer for those who are still not
aware.
• To create more awareness among Filipinos on
thyroid cancer for those who have some
knowledge already on thyroid cancer.
• At least on the following: CCDTP (causes,
consequences, diagnoses, treatment,
prevention) of thyroid cancer
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
“To ensure a meaningful
observance of the week
as herein declared, a
comprehensive public
education and
awareness program shall
be undertaken to discuss
the causes,
consequences,
diagnoses, treatments,
and prevention of
thyroid cancer.”
Republic Act No. 10786
National Thyroid Cancer
Awareness Week
17. ROJoson PEP Talk: National Thyroid
Cancer Awareness Week - 2022
My objectives will be the following:
• To create awareness among Filipinos on
thyroid cancer for those who are still not
aware.
• To create more awareness among Filipinos on
thyroid cancer for those who have some
knowledge already on thyroid cancer.
• At least on the following: CCDTP (causes,
consequences, diagnoses, treatment,
prevention) of thyroid cancer
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
“To ensure a meaningful
observance of the week
as herein declared, a
comprehensive public
education and
awareness program shall
be undertaken to discuss
the causes,
consequences,
diagnoses, treatments,
and prevention of
thyroid cancer.”
Republic Act No. 10786
National Thyroid Cancer
Awareness Week
This awareness will be measured by my OLETE
(Online Learning cum Evaluation Test Exercise).
So, pls. take the OLETE and help me achieve my
objectives.
18. ROJoson PEP Talk: National Thyroid
Cancer Awareness Week - 2022
My targeted IMPACT:
Through EDUCATION and PATIENT
EMPOWERMENT,
• Lessen the number of Filipinos dying and
suffering from thyroid cancer because of late
consult and treatment.
I will promote early diagnosis and
treatment in my PEP Talk.
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
19. ROJoson PEP Talk: National Thyroid
Cancer Awareness Week - 2022
My targeted IMPACT:
Through EDUCATION and PATIENT
EMPOWERMENT,
• Lessen the number of Filipinos dying and
suffering from thyroid cancer because of late
consult and treatment.
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
The impact cannot be to
save ALL! To prevent
death in ALL! To prevent
suffering in ALL!
THIS IS UNREALISTIC! It
cannot be 100%.
LESSENING the number
is more realistic and
reasonable.
Thus, the realistic and
reasonable strategy is to
promote early consult
and early treatment to
lessen number of death
and suffering.
20. ROJoson PEP Talk: National Thyroid
Cancer Awareness Week – 2022
My targeted IMPACT:
Through EDUCATION and PATIENT
EMPOWERMENT,
• Lessen the number of Filipinos dying and
suffering from thyroid cancer because of late
consult and treatment.
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
I have to confess that I will
NOT be able to measure
the impact of my PEP Talk
adequately as it takes a
long time to see the
impact (YEARS!)
What I can just do are to
count the number of my
OLETE passers who
hopefully practice what
they learn – early
recognition, consult and
treatment and, of course,
count and review my
thyroid cancer survivors.
21. ROJoson PEP Talk: National Thyroid
Cancer Awareness Week - 2022
My targeted OUTCOME:
At least 10 FILIPINOS ARE EMPOWERED based on
the OLETE results.
At least 10 FILIPINOS pass the OLETE on CCDTP
(causes, consequences, diagnoses, treatment,
prevention) of thyroid cancer and MORE!
So, pls. take the OLETE and help me achieve my
targeted OUTCOME.
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
22. • Where is the thyroid gland?
• What is thyroid cancer?
• What are the causes of thyroid cancer? Ways to
prevent thyroid cancer?
• When to suspect one may have thyroid cancer?
• How to self-screen for thyroid cancer? How to do self-
examination of the thyroid gland?
• What are the consequences of thyroid cancers if not
diagnosed and treated early?
• What cost-effective diagnostic tests are usually being
done for thyroid cancer suspect?
• What are the usual treatment for thyroid cancer?
• What is prognosis after treatment for majority of
thyroid cancer and with early treatment?
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
What are the focused contents of ROJoson PEP Talk on
THYROID CANCER Awareness for the Filipinos?
23. Where is the thyroid gland?
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
24. Where is the thyroid gland?
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
It is at the front, central neck.
Normally, the thyroid gland is NOT palpable or
barely palpable.
25. What is thyroid cancer?
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
26. What is thyroid cancer?
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
Thyroid cancer is cancer originating in the
thyroid gland.
There are 3 common types in the Philippines:
- Papillary carcinoma (most common)
- Follicular carcinoma
- Anaplastic carcinoma (least common among
the 3)
27. What are the causes of thyroid cancer? Ways to
prevent?
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
28. What are the causes of thyroid cancer? Ways to
prevent?
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
Except for people with excessive exposure to
radiation on the neck, the cause is NOT known.
Anybody can have thyroid cancer with the exact
cause not being established. It just appears.
Again, except for avoiding excessive radiation
exposure to the neck, there is no other known
ways of prevention.
29. When to suspect one may have thyroid cancer?
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
30. When to suspect one may have thyroid cancer?
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
The starting point in suspecting thyroid cancer is
the palpation of a mass on the front central neck
(where the thyroid gland is located). The mass
may not be visible yet but palpable already. It
can be of any size and of any number (single or
multiple).
31. When to suspect one may have thyroid cancer?
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
The starting point in suspecting thyroid cancer is
the palpation of a mass on the front central
neck.
Make sure the mass or
masses move with
swallowing for you to say
they are thyroid in origin.
32. When to suspect one may have thyroid cancer?
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
The starting point in suspecting thyroid cancer is
the palpation of a mass on the front central
neck.
I said “starting point” -
because
33. When to suspect one may have thyroid cancer?
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
The starting point in suspecting thyroid cancer is
the palpation of a mass on the front central
neck.
YOU DON’T SUSPECT THYROID CANCER IF
THERE IS NO PALPABLE MASS.
NOTE: A thyroid
mass seen on
ultrasound and
other imaging
studies will also
prompt suspicion of
thyroid cancer.
34. When to suspect one may have thyroid cancer?
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
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The starting point in suspecting thyroid cancer is
the palpation of a mass on the front central neck
(on the thyroid gland).
SO, PALPATE YOUR NECK REGULARLY AT
LEAST ONCE A MONTH.
If there is NO palpable mass on the
thyroid gland, then don’t worry about
thyroid cancer.
35. How to self-screen for thyroid cancer
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36. How to self-screen for thyroid cancer
ROJoson Personal Recommendations:
• Neck and thyroid self-examination
monthly starting at age 18 and onwards
• If a mass is felt, consult a physician
right away.
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37. How to do self-examination of the thyroid
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How to self-screen for thyroid cancer
38. How to do self-examination of the thyroid
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How to self-screen for thyroid cancer
39. How to do self-examination of the thyroid
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How to self-screen for thyroid cancer
Possible findings on self-examination of the thyroid
40. How to do self-examination of the thyroid
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Awareness
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How to self-screen for thyroid cancer
NOT a thyroid cancer
suspect.
If there is NO palpable
mass on the thyroid gland,
then don’t worry about
thyroid cancer.
41. How to do self-examination of the thyroid
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Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
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How to self-screen for thyroid cancer
Possible findings on self-examination of the thyroid
If thyroid nodule/s or
mass/es is/are
palpated, thyroid
cancer is a possibility.
42. Suspect thyroid cancer if lump
/ lumps are
• HARD in consistency
• FIXED
• Accompanied by
• Persistent and
progressive hoarseness
• another lump on the side
of the neck (lymph node)
• a distant mass suggestive
of spread (bones / lungs)
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How to self-screen for thyroid cancer
How to do self-examination of the thyroid Cues for
malignancy
43. Suspect thyroid cancer if lump
/ lumps are
• HARD in consistency
• FIXED
• Accompanied by
• Persistent and
progressive hoarseness
• another lump on the side
of the neck (lymph node)
• a distant mass suggestive
of spread (bones / lungs)
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Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
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How to self-screen for thyroid cancer
How to do self-examination of the thyroid Cues for
malignancy
44. Suspect thyroid cancer if lump
/ lumps are
• HARD in consistency
• FIXED
• Accompanied by
• Persistent and
progressive hoarseness
• another lump on the side
of the neck (lymph node)
• a distant mass suggestive
of spread (bones / lungs)
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Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
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How to self-screen for thyroid cancer
How to do self-examination of the thyroid
Cues for
malignancy
45. Suspect thyroid cancer if lump
/ lumps are
• HARD in consistency
• FIXED
• Accompanied by
• Persistent and
progressive hoarseness
• another lump on the side
of the neck (lymph node)
• a distant mass suggestive
of spread (bones / lungs)
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
How to self-screen for thyroid cancer
How to do self-examination of the thyroid Cues for
malignancy
46. Suspect thyroid cancer if lump
/ lumps are
• HARD in consistency
• FIXED
• Accompanied by
• Persistent and
progressive hoarseness
• another lump on the side
of the neck (lymph node)
• a distant mass suggestive
of spread (bones / lungs)
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
How to self-screen for thyroid cancer
How to do self-examination of the thyroid Cues for
malignancy
47. Suspect thyroid cancer if lump
/ lumps are
• HARD in consistency
• FIXED
• Accompanied by
• Persistent and
progressive hoarseness
• another lump on the side
of the neck (lymph node)
• a distant mass suggestive
of spread (bones / lungs)
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Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
How to self-screen for thyroid cancer
How to do self-examination of the thyroid In the absence of
cues for
malignancy,
more likely,
the lump / lumps
are BENIGN, NOT
CANCER (more
common).
48. What are the consequences of thyroid cancers?
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49. What are the consequences of thyroid cancers?
Continuous growth of mass or tumor or nodule.
Invasion of the surrounding tissues.
Spread to lymph nodes and to distant organs.
Death.
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50. What are the consequences of thyroid cancers?
Continuous growth of mass or tumor or nodule.
Invasion of the surrounding tissues.
Spread to lymph nodes and to distant organs.
Death.
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51. Behavior of
common types of
thyroid cancers
• Papillary
cancers
• Follicular
cancers
• Anaplastic
cancers
Papillary thyroid cancers usually spread via
the lymph channels (lymph nodes on the
neck)
Follicular thyroid cancers usually spread
via the blood channels
Most common sites of metastasis:
• Bones
• Lungs
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What are the consequences of thyroid cancers?
52. Behavior of
common types of
thyroid cancers
• Papillary
cancers
• Follicular
cancers
• Anaplastic
cancers
Anaplastic thyroid cancers usually cause
suffocation.
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What are the consequences of thyroid cancers?
53. EARLY RECOGNITION, DIAGNOSIS AND
TREATMENT ARE OF PRIME IMPORTANCE
TO AVOID SUFFERING AND DEATH FROM
THYROID CANCERS.
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What are the consequences of thyroid cancers?
54. National
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What cost-effective diagnostic tests are usually
being done for thyroid cancer suspect after
physical examination?
55. • Ultrasound of the thyroid gland / neck
• Needle biopsy
Note: Thyroid function tests (FT3, FT4, TSH) not
diagnostic for thyroid cancers.
Should NOT be routinely done – waste of
resources.
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
What cost-effective diagnostic tests are usually
being done for thyroid cancer suspect after
physical examination?
56. • Ultrasound of the thyroid gland / neck
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What cost-effective diagnostic tests are usually
being done for thyroid cancer suspect?
Be wary of the
readings.
Becoming more
complicated with the
TIRADS (Thyroid Imaging
Reporting and Data
Systems) – with a lot of
alarming reports.
Have a thyroid clinician
specialist interpret
reports.
57. • Needle biopsy
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• What cost-effective diagnostic tests are usually
being done for thyroid cancer suspect?
58. What are the usual treatment for thyroid cancer?
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59. What are the usual treatment for thyroid cancer?
Surgery is the primary treatment.
May be subtotal or total thyroidectomy with or
without neck dissection of lymph nodes
depending on extent of cancer.
Radioactive iodine therapy may be given after
surgery.
External beam radiation may be considered for
late stages and anaplastic carcinomas.
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60. What is prognosis after treatment for majority of
thyroid cancer and with early treatment?
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61. What is prognosis after treatment for majority of
thyroid cancer and with early treatment?
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Depends on the type of thyroid cancer
Best prognosis: Papillary Cancers (most common)
Follicular Cancers
Worst prognosis: Anaplastic Cancers (least
common) [5-year survival rate =7%]
Papillary Cancers
One study cited:
5-year survival rate: 97%
10-year survival rate: 95%
20-year survival rate: 90%
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih
.gov/pmc/articles/PMC58
01380/
Follicular Cancers
Though survival rates
lower than those of
papillary cancers, they are
near the vicinity (ex. Near
100% for papillary ca; 98%
for follicular ca)
62. What is prognosis after treatment for majority of
thyroid cancer and with early treatment?
National
Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
Week - 2022
Depends on the type of thyroid cancer
Best prognosis: Papillary Cancers (most common)
Follicular Cancers
Worst prognosis: Anaplastic Cancers (least
common) [5-year survival rate =7%]
Papillary Cancers
One study cited:
5-year survival rate: 97%
10-year survival rate: 95%
20-year survival rate: 90%
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih
.gov/pmc/articles/PMC58
01380/
Follicular Cancers
Though survival rates
lower than those of
papillary cancers, they are
near the vicinity (ex. Near
100% for papillary ca; 98%
for follicular ca)
So, go for early recognition,
diagnosis and surgical
treatment of thyroid cancer
to have a better chance for
cure and to avoid unwanted
suffering and death!
63. ROJoson Registry of Thyroid Cancer Survivors and
Recognition
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64. ROJoson Registry of Thyroid Cancer Survivors and
Recognition
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Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
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To better convince you of the importance of early
recognition, diagnosis and surgical treatment (and
to inspire you), I will now present to you my
registry of thyroid cancer survivors whom I have
treated from 1982 up to the present (about 40
years).
Criterion for inclusion in this registry: at least 10
years in remission after a thyroid cancer
operation.
NOTE: this is a partial list (not all followed-up).
25 Thyroid Cancer
Survivors in the
Registry
https://sites.google.com/s
ite/rojosonscancersurvivo
rs/home
https://sites.google.com/s
ite/rojosonscancersurvivo
rs2
65. ROJoson Registry of Thyroid Cancer Survivors and
Recognition
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Range of Remission: 10 years to 40 years
31 to 40 years - 11
21 to 30 years - 5
11 to 20 years – 9
Only one has been documented to have died of
recurrence of thyroid cancer (but she lived for
about 12 years after the operation).
25 Thyroid Cancer
Survivors in the
Registry
https://sites.google.com/s
ite/rojosonscancersurvivo
rs/home
https://sites.google.com/s
ite/rojosonscancersurvivo
rs2
66. ROJoson Registry of Thyroid Cancer Survivors and
Recognition
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Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
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As of 2022
Thyroid Cancer Survivor Leticia Cacho – 40 years in Remission
Thyroid Cancer Survivor Lourdes Gonzalez – 35 Years in Remission
Thyroid Cancer Survivor Carolina Lagoy – 35 Years in Remission
Thyroid Cancer Survivor Jean Bella Tipace – 34 Years in Remission
Thyroid Cancer Survivor Aida Antonio – 34 Years in Remission
Thyroid Cancer Survivor Virginia Gawaran – 34 Years in Remission
Thyroid Cancer Survivor LeonieL –33 Years in Remission
Thyroid Cancer Survivor Lucia Desembrana – 32 Years in Remission
Thyroid Cancer Survivor Ramil Adriano – 31 Years in Remission
Thyroid Cancer Survivor Letty Kuan - 31 Years in Remission
67. ROJoson Registry of Thyroid Cancer Survivors and
Recognition
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As of 2022 –
Nelida Gedalanga – 29 Years in Remission
Araceli Soria – 25 Years in Remission
Vivian Olanan – 22 Years in Remission
Ramona Tapia – 21 Years in Remission
Marjorie Acosta – 19 Years in Remission
Alicia de la Cruz – 19 Years in Remission
SZFranco - 19 Years in Remission
Luzvilla Janeo – 18 Years in Remission
N. Arbis – 17 Years in Remission
HC – 17 Years in Remission
Cynthia Colle – 16 Years in Remission
MPPoblxtx – 10 Years in Remission
Tita Buenafe - 11 Years
68. ROJoson Registry of Thyroid Cancer Survivors
and Recognition
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Awareness
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69. ROJoson Registry of Thyroid Cancer Survivors and
Recognition
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70. ROJoson Registry of Thyroid Cancer Survivors and
Recognition
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71. ROJoson Registry of Thyroid Cancer Survivors
and Recognition
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72. Contents:
• When is National Thyroid Cancer Awareness Week in
the Philippines?
• What are the objectives of National Thyroid Cancer
Awareness Week?
• How do we observe the National Thyroid Cancer
Awareness Week? You and Me?
• What are ROJoson’s specific contributions to the
National Thyroid Cancer Awareness Week in the
Philippines in 2022?
• What are the objectives, target impact and target
outcome of the WEEK?
• What are the focused contents of ROJoson PEP Talk on
THYROID CANCER Awareness for the Filipinos?
• Recognition of ROJoson Thyroid Cancer Survivors and
sharing of experience
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Will give another
outline on this.
Summary
Take Away
73. • Where is the thyroid gland?
• What is thyroid cancer?
• What are the causes of thyroid cancer? Ways to
prevent thyroid cancer?
• When to suspect one may have thyroid cancer?
• How to self-screen for thyroid cancer? How to do self-
examination of the thyroid gland?
• What are the consequences of thyroid cancers if not
diagnosed and treated early?
• What cost-effective diagnostic tests are usually being
done for thyroid cancer suspect?
• What are the usual treatment for thyroid cancer?
• What is prognosis after treatment for majority of
thyroid cancer and with early treatment?
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Thyroid Cancer
Awareness
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What are the focused contents of ROJoson PEP Talk on
THYROID CANCER Awareness for the Filipinos?
Summary
Take Away
74. Take Away in
relation to
Patient
Empowerment
Be always in touch with reliable medical
information on THYROID CANCER.
Knowledge is power; it gives power.
Use the 4Ks of Patient Empowerment:
Kaalaman, Kakayanan, Karapatan and
Kapangyarihan
to gain greater control over decisions in
medical management of oneself by
knowing the fundamentals and
generalities of THYROID CANCER in their
health management.
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75. Empowerment
objective - for
laypeople to have an
understanding of
fundamentals and
generalities of
THYROID CANCER in
their health
management.
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