Prostate cancer‚ the silent killer of men and the second leading cause of cancer death in men in the United States. It is estimated that close to twenty-seven thousand deaths from this disease will occur this year. It begins when cells in the prostate gland starts to grow uncontrollably. The prostate is a gland found only in males‚ it is found below the bladder and in front of the rectum. The size of the prostate changes with age‚ in younger men‚ it is about the size of a walnut‚ but it can be much
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Health Promotion for the Mastectomy Patient The focus of this paper is on the journey of a 44-year-old woman diagnosed with breast cancer‚ recovering from a mastectomy. The patient’s health will be explored using Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns and the Determinants of Health. Pre and post admission‚ different health related strategies‚ and resources will also be discussed. Client Description The patient in question is a fictional character that has been used with discretion from the creator
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Sydney True Psych 471 Reproductive Cancers Assignment University of Nebraska-Lincoln Fall 2010 Ovarian Cancer Research Paper Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that is characterized by the formation of the cancer cells in the tissues of a woman’s reproductive glands‚ the ovaries. It is when normal ovarian cells begin to grow uncontrollably that this cancer develops into dangerous malignant tumors that can be found in one or both ovaries. There are three types of these cells that are
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Getting diagnosed with cancer is just about the worst kind of news anyone can get. Approximately 38.5% of men and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their life (1). Unfortunately it seems that the majority of people don’t have a comfortable understanding about what this disease really is‚ what the available treatments are‚ and how they work. Cancer is most definitely always fatal‚ unless caught in time and treated properly. Just by taking a look at the statistics‚ it’s easy to
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Nasal Cancers Tumors established within an individual’s nose can be either malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous). In all cases‚ those affected with nasal cancer frequently go through an advanced surgical procedure to confiscate the cancerous tissue/s. This is subsequently followed by a reconstructive rhinoplasty to help the person restore or improve the former shape of the nose. This is because nasal cancers often leave large defects in the nose. Proper reconstruction should aim not just
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Testicular Cancer Research Paper by Whitt Ward Although some people may think of testicular cancer as something funny or to laugh about it is no joking matter‚ and it is estimated by the American Cancer Society that around 8‚720 new cases of testicular cancer will be diagnosed in 2016 alone. It is also estimated that around 380 men will die in 2016 from testicular cancer. The survival rate for testicular cancer is very high though‚ and only about one in every five thousand people that get it will
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BONE CANCER The human body consists of 206 bones. Each individual bone functions differently. The body bones are arranged so that they help to support and guard many organs. The bones too function as a muscle attachment‚ which helps during movement. The most significant function of a bone is being able to produce and store cells in bone marrow. Healthy cells grow‚ split‚ and increase through out the body. Body tissue is made of cells. Nonetheless‚ several cells may be irregular. Although healthy
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are like more people‚ you most likely do not go to the doctor or hospital unless you feel something is wrong or have drastic changes in the body. One of these times is when it comes to skin cancer; it is one of those things that you would not see your doctor until you notice a difference in your skin. Skin cancer is categorized by skin cells and the skin layers. Melanoma is caused by a problem with melanocytes which are in charge of skin pigment. When the outer layer of skin is affected‚ it is called
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4/26/13 Breast Cancer Breast Cancer is a type of cancer originating from the breast tissue‚ most commonly from the inner lining of the milk ducts. Most commonly it is found in the inner lining of the milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Breast Cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in the cells of the breasts. A malignant tumor is a group of cancer cells that can grow into surrounding tissues or spread to distant areas of the body. The disease occurs almost entirely in
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Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive type of cancer that will be diagnosed in approximately 53‚070 Americans this year alone; 41‚780 will die of it. (1) The pancreas is an organ essential in maintaining homeostasis in the body‚ it secretes hormones and enzymes that help us in the digestion of fats. Due to its “invasiveness‚ rapid progression and profound resistance to treatment” (3)‚ pancreatic cancer is the fourth cause of cancer death in the United States. Although there is not a sole cause of
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