Take initiative for early screening it's always better
Together for Health Together against cancer Take initiative for early screening it's always better
Day
8-12-2025
Location
Riyadh - Saudi Arabia.
Duration
5 Days.
Target groups
Everyone
Take initiative for early screening it's always better
Together for Health Together against cancer
What is Cancer?
Cancer is a generic term for a large group of diseases that can affect any part of the body.
Screenings and Early Diagnosis are Key
Regular health check-ups and screenings can reduce the risk of certain cancers, while early detection of cancer greatly increases the chances of successful treatment.
Risk Factors
It is usually not possible to know exactly why one person develops cancer and another doesn’t.
But research has shown that certain risk factors may increase a person’s chances of developing cancer.
Age
Most cancers are detected at the age of 55 and older, but cancer can be detected at any age.
Personal history or first-degree relatives
A personal history of certain diseases can increase risks. However, it is worth noting that only 5–10% of all cancer cases can be attributed to genetics.
Health conditions
Some chronic health conditions, such as ulcerative colitis, can increase the risk of developing certain cancers.
Lifestyle
Healthy lifestyle choices may help prevent cancer.This includes a focus on proper nutrition, regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, getting enough rest, and scheduling regular health check-ups. Avoid smoking.
Colorectal cancer
This involves a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) for people between ages 45 to 75 years. A colonoscopy can also be used, which has other benefits in diagnosis and treatment.
Breast cancer
Mammography is used to screen for breast cancer in women.
Screening Tests
There are specific types of screening tests available for the most common types of cancer, such as:
Laboratory tests
A blood sample is taken to detect cancers.
Imaging scans
Imaging scans allow the doctor to examine bones and internal organs in a noninvasive way. Imaging scans used in diagnosing cancer may include a computerized tomography (CT) scan, bone scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound and X-ray, among others.
Biopsy
There are several ways to collect biopsy samples, depending on the type of cancer and its location in the body. In most cases, a biopsy is the best way to definitively diagnose cancer.
Diagnosis Tests
Speak to your doctor if you are experiencing any abnormal changes in your body that do not have a clear cause.
What is Breast Cancer?
Breast Cancer develops when abnormal breast cells grow out of
control and form tumors. It can start in any part of one or both breasts.
Screenings and Early Diagnosis are Key
Breast cancer is much easier to treat, and survival rates are much higher, when caught in its early stages.
Therefore, regular breast cancer screenings are an important tool, as they can detect breast cancer before symptoms develop.
Risk Factors
Healthy lifestyle choices may help in cancer prevention. This includes a focus on good nutrition, regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, getting enough rest, and scheduling regular health check-ups. Avoid smoking. It is usually not possible to know exactly why one person develops breast cancer and another doesn’t. But research has shown that certain risk factors may increase a person’s chances of developing it.
Age
The risk of breast cancer increases from age 50 years.
Inheriting gene mutations
Certain gene changes (such as BRCA1 and BRCA2) can cause a higher risk of breast cancer.
Receiving radiation therapy
Women treated with radiation therapy to the chest will have a higher risk.
Early menstruation or late menopause
The longer exposure to the hormones estrogen and progesterone may increase the risk. Early menstruation is considered before age 12, and late menopause is after age 55.
Personal history or first-degree relatives
A personal history of breast cancer, certain non-cancer breast diseases (e.g., atypical ductal hyperplasia, LCIS) or ovarian cancer, increases the risk of getting breast cancer.
Women ages 20 to 39...
should have a clinical breast examination – this means a physical examination performed by a trained healthcare provider – every three years.
Women ages 30 and above...
and who are deemed high risk, should have an annual clinical breast examination every six to 12 months; and a mammogram screening every year.
Women ages 40 and above...
and who are in the average risk category, should have an annual clinical breast examination; and a mammogram screening every two years.
Treatment
The treatment for the cancer depends on a variety of factors, including the stage of the cancer as well as the results of testing that might be done on the tumor. The person’s age, other health concerns, and personal choice need to be considered, too. If you have breast cancer, talk to your doctor about the best treatment for you.
Who Should Book a Screening?
What is Colorectal Cancer?
Colorectal cancer develops in the colon or rectum when abnormal cells divide uncontrollably, and form a malignant tumor.
Screenings and Early Diagnosis are Key Diagnosis are Key
Colorectal cancer often develops from precancerous polyps in the colon or rectum. Screening tests can identify these polyps early, allowing for their removal before they transform into cancer.
Risk Factors
Healthy lifestyle choices may help in cancer prevention. This includes a focus on good nutrition, regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, getting enough rest, and scheduling regular health check-ups. Avoid smoking. It is usually not possible to know exactly why one person develops colorectal cancer and another doesn’t. But research has shown that certain risk factors may increase a person’s chances of developing it.
Who Should Book a Screening?
Most people should begin regular screening for colorectal cancer from age 45. However, you may need to be tested earlier than 45, or more often than other people, if you have any of the aforementioned risk factors
This proactive approach is vital because most individuals do not exhibit symptoms until the cancer has advanced, making early detection extremely important for
effective treatment.
Treatment
The treatment for colorectal cancer depends on a variety of factors, including the stage of the cancer as well as the results of testing that might be done on the tumor. The person’s age, other health concerns, and personal choice need to be considered, too.
Types of Screenings
A fecal immunochemical test (FIT)
is an at-home screening used to find the tiniest traces of blood in the stool, which is a sign that something is wrong in the digestive tract. This is used to screen for colorectal cancer in people between ages 45 to 75 years.
A colonoscopy
can also be used – this is a long, thin, flexible, lighted tube to check for polyps or cancer inside the rectum and the entire colon.
- Regular physical activity - such as walking, sports, active recreation and play - provides significant health benefits
- Balance your screen time with play time
- Drink plenty of water
- Choose fresh fruit and raw vegetables for snacks
- Develop good bedtime habits, such as going to bed at the same time every evening, to get enough sleep
- Take deep, slow breaths when you feel stressed
- Read labels - learn what is in your food so you can make healthy choices
- Speak up for your health: tell your parents or doctor if you’re not feeling okay
- Make time for fun every day
- Eat slowly and listen to your body when it’s full
- Make a commitment to live smoke-free
- Be a health champion for your friends and family: encourage them to get regular check-ups and screenings, and to move more
