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    Breast Cancer and Stress

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    touched by cancer; through family members‚ friends‚ or coworkers. Cancer does not discriminate; it affects people of all races‚ genders and classes. It is caused by a DNA glitch. DNA is a part of the cell that directs cell reproduction and growth. Instead of allowing for the normal‚ slow growth of new cells‚ the impaired DNA causes quick cell growth and reproduction‚ which takes a toll on the body. Breast cancer is a disease that mainly affects women and it is the leading type of cancer by sex and

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    To start off‚ I will explain what cancer is. Cancer is a disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in the human part of the body. The normal body is made up of millions of living cells. Normal body cells grow‚ divide to make new cells‚ and die in a logical way. Cancer begins to start when the cells continue to grow out of control. The cancer cell’s growth is unlike the normal cell growth‚ instead of the dying cells‚ the cancer cells continue to grow and form new and now abnormal

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    Cancer Essay (Biology)

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    Cancer What is cancer? Cancer is a disease caused by an uncontrolled division of unusual cells in a part of the body. It is a disease of mitosis‚ which begins when one cell is transformed from a normal cell to a cancerous cell. Mitosis is a type of cell division which has 6 steps (Interphase‚ Prophase‚ Metaphase‚ Anaphase‚ Telophase‚ and Cytokinesis) that result in two daughter cells that are clones of the parent. Cancerous cells do not abide by the normal instructions of mitosis. Instead‚ the

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    types of cancer. It differs from one type to another according to the tissue surrounding it. The meaning of cancer is the growth of different cells and tissues. Cancer cells are found in all living organism which share the same DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) ‚ RNA blueprints and cell physiology but not identical. That’s the reason why it is not easily detected by the immune system of the human body ‚particularly if it is weakened . Therefore all the methods and treatment approaches for cancer are the

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    Bladder Cancer Awareness

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    Bladder cancer‚ like most cancers does not develop as a result of a single pathogen or behavior. Rather‚ there is a complex interaction between genetics‚ environment‚ and lifestyle which can result in an increased risk for developing cancer of the bladder. The most common risk factor associated with bladder cancer is smoking. A Meta analytical study of several case studies in Europe found that cigarette smokers were about 3.3 times more likely to develop bladder cancer than nonsmokers. (Tide‚ 2015)

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    Melanoma Skin Cancer

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    Health Information Exchange Stacey Cannon BIOS-260 DeVry University Professor Sims Sunday December 9‚ 2012 Melanoma Skin Cancer As early as the 1930’s‚ sun tanning was encouraged by medical professionals to promote skin health. Scientific research during the late 1890’s played a huge role in contributing to the skin diseases we now know to exist today. During the turn of the 19th century‚ there was a chronic and progressive disease known as Lupus Vulgaris. The disease left infected individuals

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    Skin Cancer Essay

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    The body is combined of more than millions of cells. Cancer starts from defects or mutation in DNA of one cell or a slight number of cells. Mutations can happen by chance when a cell is dividing‚ or by chemicals from outside of the body such as skin lotion or ultraviolet. In addition‚ skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cell which has many stages‚ and it may spread to other organs. As skin cancer cells grow‚ they can group together to form a tumor. It may take months or

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    Cancer vs Diabetes

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    Cancer VS. Diabetes Cancer and Diabetes are common diseases although no one can really explain why. These diseases have more differences than similarities‚ but can have the same outcome if not taken care of properly. Cancer ranks the second leading cause of death‚ while diabetes rank number seven on the fatality scale worldwide. There is evidence that says people with diabetes are at a greater risk for many forms of cancer. Studies show

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    Complications & Limitations of Cancer Treatments Lung Cancer Complications of treatment- Treatment prolongs life but doesn’t cure it‚ illnesses from the treatment and from the actual cancer are hard to separate. Treatment is very dangerous for the patient. It could destroy more cells than necessary. Limitations of treatment- Chemotherapy‚ radiotherapy. Pancreatic Cancer Complications of treatment- Pancreatic cancer can be cured at an early stage but not at an advanced stage‚ which most people

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    Treating Skin Cancer

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    Treating skin cancer is best done as soon as you notice a change in your skin. In choosing a treatment option‚ your doctor will consider the type and size of cancer and where it is on your body. The type of treatment will also depend on whether the skin cancer has spread anywhere else on your body. Skin cancers are almost always removed. In more serious cases of skin cancers the tissue around the cancer may also be taken out to make sure that all of the cancerous cells have been removed. Types of

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