My field of interest is human genetics and related disorders. I want to study aging as a potent carcinogen using yeast as a model. Aging is indeed a potent carcinogen. Somatic mutation theory states that cancer is a genetic disease.It is so because cancer cells proliferate at a rapid pace as a result of mutations in their genes they have accumulated in themselves over the course of their lifetime. Hence the key points are Aging and Genetic instabilities that follows with it. I want to study yeast
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proto-oncogenes. They are mutations that occur in the main cells of the body that ultimately lead to the formation of cancer. A single gene mutation is all that is necessary to drive the cancer cells to grow and divide uncontrollably. As this occurs the body cells go into apoptosis; if the patient does not take the necessary steps for immediate treatment he/she will most likely die since cancer cells rapidly begin to encompass the whole body. Proto-oncogenes are a group of genes that regulate the function
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HCA/240 Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Introduction: Cancer affects over one million individuals annually. Cancer affects those with different age‚ socioeconomic status‚ gender‚ race‚ etc. There are several different type of cancers. However‚ we will be discussing non-Hodgkin lymphoma in children. This report is to show you the known causes‚ prevention and detection‚ how it affects the body‚ treatment options‚ and where you can find support. Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children What is Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
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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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diarrhea‚ constipation or other troubles. But if you get to know your colon before it causes you grief‚ you’ll be taking steps towards better general health and increase your chances of catching signs of colon cancer. Early intervention is key to identifying and successfully treating this type of cancer‚ which is the second deadliest in Canada. Here’s what you need to know about keeping your colon
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Cervical Cancer Disease of Women Jennifer Daniel Science/162 Principle of Health and Wellness April 14‚ 2013 Christopher Sites Cervical Cancer Disease of Women We live in a world where we have many diseases that women have to battle. The third most deadly one that women can face is cervical cancer. In 2012‚ more than 12‚000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer. Most will be younger than 55. (NCI-The national Cancer Institution-website) This is so hard
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Prediction of Side Effects in Colon Cancer Chemotherapy Mouna Kacimi Ognjen Savkovi´c Manfred Mitterer Faculty of Computer Science Free University of Bozen-Bolzano I-39100 Bozen-Bolzano‚ Italy Mouna.Kacimi@unibz.it Faculty of Computer Science Free University of Bozen-Bolzano I-39100 Bozen-Bolzano‚ Italy Ognjen.Savkovic@unibz.it Hospital Franz Tappeiner I-39012‚ Meran-Merano‚ Italy Manfred.Mitterer@asbmeran-o.it Abstract—Chemotherapy is used to treat cancer by killing malignant cells or stopping
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darker‚ and he has numerous nevi and freckles. The mole is also in an area that is not exposed‚ leading the cancer to feed on hypoxic areas (McCance & Huether‚ 2014). 2. Should Eric be concerned about the changes
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Can diet play apart in the healing process of cancer? After chemotherapy and radiation ravage the body‚ the right diet becomes a part of that patients rebuilding of their health. The right diet can become a long-term plan in the preventing of future occurrences in cancer. What is the right diet? Sally Kirk 2013 Can Diet Play a Role in Cancer? 19050-646430 Can Diet Play A Role in Cancer? Diet is playing an important role in the recovery process. The person is left weak‚ hurting and
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OVARIAN CANCER Ovarian Cancer Overview Ovarian cancer occurs when a cancerous tumor is in a woman’s ovary. In most cases‚ there are no known causes. There are often no symptoms‚ but ovarian cancer warning signs include ongoing pain or cramps in the belly or back‚ abnormal vaginal bleeding‚ and nausea and bloating. Depending on the cancer stage‚ ovarian cancer treatment includes surgery and chemotherapy. SYMPTOMS: In some cases‚ ovarian cancer may cause early symptoms. The most common symptoms
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