Elijah Yap English II Mrs. Dudley I-Search 5/30/12 Part One The topic I picked to do my I-Search on is cancer. I picked this topic because I want to go into the field of medical research on cancer; it has always been my dream to find a way to cure cancer. The knowledge of this topic at my early age I think will help me figure if I want to continue on my path or whether to detour and go into another field. From what I have learned over the years about cancer is that it is a mutation of a cell
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Carcinoma is cancer that begins in the lining layers of organs‚ like the breast. Nearly all cancers are carcinomas. An adenocarcinoma is a type of carcinoma that starts in the glandular tissue. Carcinoma in situ is when it is confined to the layers of cells that it began. I breast cancer‚ in situ‚ means the cancer cells remain confined to the ducts. An invasive cancer is one that has already grown beyond the layers of the cells where it started. Most breast cancers are invasive carcinomas.
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single-chain glycoprotein‚ which in the fetus is synthesised in the liver‚ GI tract and yolk sac for its role as a major serum binding protein.5 It is related to germ cell tumours as it is produced by yolk sac components‚ and to a lesser extent embryonal carcinomas and teratomas. It is found in 20%-25% of teratomas‚ and over 60% of nonseratoma germ cell tumour patients show elevated levels of the protein. It is the most commonly elevated tumour marker for testicular cancer. However‚ in pure seminoma tumours
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has worked mediocre jobs since dropping out of school. The client is a poor historian and he can’t say with certainty if he has a family cancer history. The client thinks that cancer means a death sentence when his physician shared his diagnosis of melanoma. Patient/ Family Centered Goals: I. Patient/ Family will have understanding of the treatments given for the disease by being able to recognize the complications that may occur II. Patient/ Family will be able decide on strategies that will
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List of skin conditions Acne A common inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous (oil secreting) glands of the skin causing inflamed red pimples on the face and neck. Most people affected by acne are aged between 12 and 25. However‚ men and women in their 30s and 40s can also suffer. There are many treatments available to help deal with the condition. Alopecia Alopecia means sudden hair loss. There are many different causes and patterns of hair loss. Any area can be involved including eyebrows and
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Chapter Two: Clover 1. When her mom died her dad brought the kids to Clover Virginia since he couldn’t take care of all of them on his own. The ten children were then divided out amongst the relatives that lived in Clover. Henrietta ended up with her grandfather‚ Tommy Lacks. 2. I think the term home-house has a positive connotation because it sound welcoming. It suggests that the Lacks family was willing to give anybody a home. 3. Day was Henrietta’s cousin and in the future‚ would become her husband
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After about nine months in school‚ I think it is safe to say that we are all ready for summer vacation. Days spent at baseball games‚ the beach‚ and the park sound ideal. We are ready to embrace the sun and receive our daily doses of vitamin D. It’s all fun and games until you get burned. There are many things that factor into a sunburn and many consequences that may follow‚ but with the right protection it can all be avoided. Sunburn is a common thing we see all summer on ourselves and friends
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1. Introduction Cancer is one word that no one wants to hear. It can bring a lot of fear and confusion toward many families who have a member death of cancer. Usually‚ it is more happen in adults‚ but that was few cases‚ cancer has also been diagnosed in children too. Cancer is simply a disease of the cells in which bad cells multiply themselves and grow into tumors and even affect all other body organs. There are many types of cancer‚ but cancer is a huge issue everywhere in the world today.
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From an early age‚ Australians receive constants warnings about the dangers of the sun. In fact‚ skin cancer is so common among Australians; estimations are that 66% of the population will receive a skin cancer diagnosis before they turn 70. You already know to be wary of moles on your body when they change shape‚ but did you know there are other signs of skin cancer too? As someone who does like to hang out in the sun‚ these are the other signs you need to get your skin checked out by a professional
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Pathogenesis of Glomerular Diseases PBL Resource Session Prof.J.Jose‚M.D. Diseases of kidney-classification Classified into those that affect the following 4 compartments: each one has distinct manifestations Glomeruli Tubules‚ Interstitium Blood vessels Disease of one compartment will eventually affect the entire structure. Clinical manifestations of renal diseases 1.Nephritic syndrome ("nephritis") Indicates acute inflammation of glomeruli hematuria
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