National Association of Cancer Control [Tbilisi, Georgia]

CPC

Cancer Prevention Center

CPC is a non-governmental, non-profit organization aiming at popularization of cancer prevention culture, early diagnostic of pre-cancer diseases and improvement of prophylactic measures among Georgian population. This page is first attempt to familiarize wide population with necessary information about cancer, its causes, prevention and importance of early diagnostics.

If you want to share your experience or if you have any concrete question, don't hesitate to Contact us Coordinator of the Center Dr Rema Gvamichava Ph. D. E-mail: ded@ip.osgf.ge

About CPC

Cancer Prevention Center was founded in 1999 and conducts its activity on a basis of Georgian National Cancer Center (NCC). Activity of the Center is focused on early diagnostic of pre-cancer diseases, prevention and improvement of prophylactic measures among Georgian population.

Main objectives of the Center:

Implementation and development of cancer prevention culture among population;
Healthy life style popularization through increasing population's educational level; Propaganda of anti cancer company.
Conducting of special training courses for regional medical staff \physicians, surgeons, and gynecologists \ on pre-cancer diseases and malignant cancers early diagnostic considering the latest world achievements in this field of medicine;
Finding of Informational database on oncology diseases epidemiology according the regions
Publishing of informational materials of conferences and seminars regarding the cancer prevention and treatment problems;
Selecting and popularization of national medicine treatment methods and preparations, used by our ancestors in cancer treatment, which are not yet officially adopted, but are popular among the population as they give positive treatment and relaxation effect.

Founders of the Center:

Rema Gvamichava - Coordinator of the center Ph.D. - doctor- oncologist

Ioseb Abesadze - Ph.D. - doctor- oncologist

Ilia Bakradze - Ph.D. - doctor- oncologist

CPC Partners:

The Center collaborates with the International organizations and Centers involved in the same activity throughout Georgia and abroad, sharing their experience and obtaining up-to-date information on Health Educational and Preventive Programs.

The oncologists society of Georgia
Cancer preventing Fund
Oncologists society of Israel
Canadian oncologists society
Oncologists society of Greece
ICEDOC - the International Campaign for Establishment and Development of Oncology Centers.
Cancer and Its Prevention:
When speaking about the cancer diseases, one must remember that prevention and early detection are the important steps to avoid disease. Unfortunately, it must be said that fear of disease and oncology service still predominates. This page aims to provide you with brief but necessary information about cancer and its prevention:
An overview
What Is Cancer?
Cancer is a disease. It develops when abnormal cells grow and multiply in some organ or tissue of the body. These cells form a mass called tumor.
Are All Tumors Malignant?
No. Tumors that do not invade the tissue of origin or spread to distant organs are nor cancer. They are called benign tumors.
Tumors that have the potential to invade and destroy nearby normal tissue as well as spread to other body sites are called cancer. They are malignant tumors.
How Can I Tell That I Have Cancer?
Without a careful examination by a physician you probably cant. The diagnosis of cancer can be made only after the physician has studied your symptoms and if necessary, orderes x-rays, laboratory tests and a biopsy.
What Does Screening For Cancer Mean?
Screening means checking for disease in people who don't have any symptoms. Periodical tests for cervical cancer and mammography for breast cancer are two examples of screening tests are very effective.
What Is Mammography?
Mammography is a special type of x-ray procedure used to detect cancer of breast. Since modern mammography equipment uses low dose x-rays. this test carries no danger of over-exposure.
Are Lumps In The Breast Likely To Be Cancer?
Most breast lumps are benign due to changes in breast tissue not to cancer. However, if you have "lumpy breasts" your physicians may order a mammogram to differentiate between the lumps of fibrocystic tissue and those of breast cancer.
Is Bleeding From The Rectum A Sign Of Cancer?
Not usually.
Causes and Prevention
What Causes Cancer?
The causes of many types of cancer are unknown. However studies strongly suggest that up to 80% of all cancer cases may result from lifestyle factors such as our smoking habits, the food we eat and the time we spend in the sun. Cancers caused by these factors might be reduced if we chose healthier lifestyle.
What are Links Between Diet And Cancer?
Diets rich in fibre, vegetables and fruit are linked to lower rates of some cancers. High fat foods, alcohol and smoke are linked to higher rates of some types of cancer. Studies suggest that high fat diet may be linked to the development of breast and colorectal cancers. High alcohol intake combined with smoking cigarettes greatly increases the risk for cancer of the mouth, larynx and upper respiratory tract.
How Can I Modify My Diet To Reduce My Risk For Cancer?
Enjoy a variety of foods
Emphasize cereals, breads, other grain products, vegetables and fruits
Choose lower fat dairy products, leaner meat and foods prepared with little or no fat.
Achieve and maintain a healthy body weight by enjoying regular physical activity and healthy eating.