Abstract Introduction Breast cancer remains a significant scientific‚ clinical and societal challenge. This gap analysis has reviewed and critically assessed enduring issues and new challenges emerging from recent research‚ and proposes strategies for translating solutions into practice. Methods More than 100 internationally recognised specialist breast cancer scientists‚ clinicians and healthcare professionals collaborated to address nine thematic areas: genetics‚ epigenetics and epidemiology;
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Prostate Cancer Eng 101 Andrell Nash Fortis College Abstract Prostate Cancer is a disease in which there is an uncontrolled growth of cells that lines the ducts of the prostate gland. The abnormal cells can spread throughout the prostate and nearby organs‚ such as the seminal vesicles. If not caught early they can spread (metastasized) to other organs of the body through the lymph or blood stream. (“...Treatment...” 13) Prostate Cancer can be like a silent killer. Some may show signs and symptoms
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breast cancer. For example‚ breast cancer can begin in different areas of the breast like the ducts‚ the lobules‚ or in some cases‚ the tissue in between. In this essay I will explain the different types of breast cancer. I will also talk about the symptoms many women have when they get breast cancer. Then I will explain the treatments for breast cancer‚ and the alternative treatments. First of all‚ there are two main types of breast cancer invasive‚ and non-invasive‚ which means if the cancer is
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Cancer Patho Definition: uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body Pathophysiology: The term cancer refers to a malignant tumor; a tumor that grows rapidly‚ isn’t encapsulated‚ invades local structures and tissues‚ is poorly differentiated‚ has rapidly dividing cells‚ and can spread distantly through blood vessels and lymphatics. These malignant tumors are made of tissue that overgrows and is independent of the body’s governing systems. Cancers are termed according to the cell type from
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Breast Cancer Cancer is a disease that affects millions of individuals each year‚ however‚ breast cancer‚ the second most common type of cancer among women‚ is particularly frightening. Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the breast tissue. It is considered a diverse disease‚ contrary to age and family history. According to the National Cancer Institute‚ an anticipated 182‚460 women will be diagnosed with and 40‚480 women will die of cancer of the breast in 2008. Although
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Vern Phan Disease Presentation PT 2 Bladder Cancer In known history of bladder cancer‚ it was researched by a German physician named Ludwig Rehn‚ and was known for over one hundred and fifty years ago. He investigated causes‚ symptoms‚ and other types of healing for the disease. He took part in identifying his research of urogenital react tumors where he became very skilled in. In 2010 another doctor named Dr. Elizabeth Guancial‚ she took Dr. Ludwig Rehn research and looked far more into
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CERVICAL CANCER Cervical cancer is a disease in which cancer cells develop in the tissues of the cervix. Cancer is not just one disease but a group of diseases that have in common the uncontrolled growth cells. A collection of any abnormal cells are known as a tumor. Cancer is diagnosed when a tumor is found to be spreadable. There are no signs or symptoms in the early stage of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is very slow growing cancer and when caught early it can be treated successfully. When
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Lifestyle Disease And Illnesses Lung Cancer Over 2‚340 Victorians are diagnosed with lung cancer every year. Lung cancer occurs most often in adults between the ages of 40 and 70 who have smoked cigarettes for at least 20 years. However‚ up to nine out of 10 lung cancers are caused by smoking. Lung cancer is the most common cause of death from cancer in Australia. What is lung cancer? The lungs are two organs which are located inside the chest cavity. As we breath in‚ the air
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Do you know anyone with cancer more specifically throat cancer? I do and so I wanted to learn more about it. Throat cancer also known as cancer of the pharynx can be included in the group of head and neck cancers. 60‚000 Americans are diagnosed with cancer from this group annually. There are more than 500‚000 survivors living in the United States today. The tumors are often found on the tonsils and at the base of the tongue. Throat cancer; though‚ can also be found in three regions of the pharynx
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Appendix Cancer Cancer of the appendix‚ although not a common type of cancer‚ is a very serious cancer. Even though the appendix does not have a function in the body‚ cancer of the appendix will still harm the individual like any other cancer would. Appendix cancer begins with cells of the appendix proliferate abnormally and create a mass of cells‚ called a tumor. Various types of tumors can grow in the appendix and result in cancer. To begin‚ carcinoid tumors are small tumors that show no symptoms
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