My project is about lung cancer‚ which falls under the science branch of oncology. Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lung. The uncontrolled reproduction of cells results in the formation of tumors that can block or compress airways and displace or damage normal lung tissue. This can make the lung stop functioning as it should. Most lung cancers start in the lining of the bronchi‚ or in glands below the lining of the bronchi‚ frequently in the periphery of the lungs.
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If you are a woman there is a high chance you will get a virus that is directly linked to causing cervical cancer. However‚ the virus can be prevented through a vaccine. It’s a pretty shocking number but 80 percent of women will get the human papillomavirus at one time or another by the time they are 50 years old. HPV is known to cause multiple types of cancers‚ including cervical cancer. But the positive news is it can be prevented and a local organization is providing the vaccine at no cost.
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Introduction Colorectal cancer‚ more commonly known as colon cancer‚ is a common form of cancer; It is the third most common type of cancer and the second most lethal. It is fairly common due to the numerous causes and contact with foreign substances. Cancer is the condition of where cells do not cease mitosis‚ and continue to duplicate in tumors. If the cancer cells do not metastasize‚ spread to other parts of the body‚ they are said to be benign. Benign tumors are not extremely harmful until they
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Professor Wombles October 25‚ 2015 English 1301 Lung Cancer Lung cancer is the major cause of death related to cancer in both men and women. That goes for everyone worldwide‚ not just the U.S.A. It kills more people than prostate‚ colorectal‚ and breast cancer combined. Over 150‚000 people are expected to die from lung cancer this year. That contributes to about Twenty-Seven percent of cancer related deaths. The amount of deaths caused by lung cancer has steadily been rising Three and a half percent
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PANCREATIC CANCER Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which cells become abnormal and multiply without control or order and form a malignant tumor in the tissues of the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland about 6 inches long that is shaped like a thin tadpole lying on its side. It lies behind the stomach and in front of the spine. The wider end of the pancreas is called the head‚ the middle section is called the body‚ and the narrow end is called the tail. The pancreas has "exocrine" cells that
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Lung cancer to due smoking and air pollution A review of Literature Akeem Williams 6/04/2012 Health Positive Living Professor Luster-Harvey Abstract Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Identifying factors associated with stage of diagnosis can improve our understanding of biologic and behavioral pathways of lung cancer development and detection. We used data from a prospective cohort study to evaluate
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One of the most deadliest types of gynecological cancer is the cervical cancer. But the good thing about cervical cancer is that it can be succesfully treated if it is being diagnosed in an early stage. Usually caused by human papillomavirus (HPV)‚ this cancer can be diagnosed early by not ignoring these symptoms: 1. Warts – According to Rosa Maria‚ gynecologist‚ what can increase the risk of developing cervical cancer in women is the apoearance of small warts no matter if they are internal or
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5 Ways to Reduce a Senior’s Risk of Colorectal Cancer Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths‚ and 90 percent of all cases are found in adults aged 50 and above. However‚ it is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer if detected early. It’s important for seniors to take certain steps to reduce their risk of cancer and maintain a high quality of life. Maintaining a high quality of life can be challenging for some seniors‚ but professional caregivers can help
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Prostate cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer in middle-to-older aged men‚ and in 2008 it was the second highest cause of death in males. Although older gentlemen are more prone to being diagnosed‚ of the roughly 186‚000 diagnoses each year (The Promise)‚ many young men faced with the disease choose powerful treatments which often carry with them several unintended consequences. These treatment options‚ such as surgery or chemotherapy can cause infertility and the inability to perform sexually
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What is lung cancer? Well‚ lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in both men and women in the United States. Lung cancer has greater mortality rates than the next three most common cancers combined (colon‚ breast and prostate). An estimated 157‚300 Americans were expected to die from lung cancer in 2010‚ accounting for approximately 28 percent of all cancer deaths (American Lung Association). Lung cancer is very difficult to treat‚ depending on the size and stage in which the cancer is detected
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