PROSTATE cancer (PCa) is one of the biggest threats to men’s health. It tends to develop in men over the age of fifty and is considered as one of the most common cancers among males around the globe. It is estimated that prostate cancer kills one man almost every 19 minutes while a new case is detected every two and a half minutes. According to the Philippine Cancer Society Inc.’s (PCSI) population-based cancer registry‚ 10 men out of 100‚000 will suffer from prostate cancer. In recent years‚ this
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Period 1 3 December 2010 Brain Cancer in Children Brain Cancer is a common disease amongst children today. There is a lot of information concerning brain cancer‚ available to anyone who wishes to learn more of the disease. There are different types of brain tumors. As a matter of fact‚ there are over 100 types of brain tumors! Cancers of the brain are the result of abnormal growth of cells in the brain. They also can arise from organs that contain cancer cells which have spread to the
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Suicide Prevention 10/29/13 RNSG 2260 Suicide is a subject not often openly talked about‚ due to the stigma that comes along with it. On average‚ more than 100 Americans die by per day by suicide. 50% of these cases involve the use of firearms [1]. Suicide is more common in men‚ than women. Psychiatric disorders increase the risk of completed suicide‚ which is a suicide attempt that results in death. In the majority of suicide cases‚ most have had at least one unsuccessful attempt prior to completed
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Abstract Introduction Breast cancer remains a significant scientific‚ clinical and societal challenge. This gap analysis has reviewed and critically assessed enduring issues and new challenges emerging from recent research‚ and proposes strategies for translating solutions into practice. Methods More than 100 internationally recognised specialist breast cancer scientists‚ clinicians and healthcare professionals collaborated to address nine thematic areas: genetics‚ epigenetics and epidemiology;
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This essay is to discuss the statement: ‘Infection prevention is every healthcare professional’s responsibility’. In order to identify the healthcare professional’s responsibility the author will be drawing from three different sources including documents from the Department of Health‚ the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s code of conduct and the Royal College of Nursing. After this‚ the essay will talk about two different practises that healthcare professionals can use to break the chain of infection
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Pertussis Prevention Kyla Peyton-Buzi Herzing University- Madison‚ WI Pertussis Prevention Bordetella pertussis‚ commonly referred to as whooping cough‚ is a “highly contagious infection with an 80% transmission rate in susceptible close contacts” (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]‚ 2010). Generally speaking‚ infants and adolescents act as the reservoirs for this disease‚ but it can also be found in adults. Often‚ the symptoms of this disease may be mistaken for an upper
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BREAST CANCER Breast cancer starts in the breast tissue but in some rare cases it has been found in other areas of the breast‚ the 2 main types are known as Ductal carcinoma & lobular carcinoma. Breast cancer is described as invasive meaning the cancer has spread to surrounding tissue in the breast & non invasive meaning it has not yet spread to surrounding tissue. Many cancers are sensitive to the hormone estrogen causing it to grow and become more aggressive‚ cancers sensitive
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Lung Cancer Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world‚ its deadly claws stretched over all continents in the world. However‚ lung cancer is not just a disease; it can act as a magnifying glass; many social problems and goodness of society can be revealed through the causes of lung cancer. Lung cancer is formed when the cells of the lungs grow in an uncontrolled way‚ this creates a lump or a tumor which can either be malignant or benign. Smoking and unhealthy diets are all causes
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are being diagnosed with breast cancer every year‚ which is equal to 130 women a day. It is estimated that approximately 40‚000 women will die from breast cancer annually. About 2‚000 men are diagnosed with breast cancer annually‚ with about 450 deaths in the result of male breast cancer occurring each year. Breast cancer is a disease affecting the cells and tissues in the breast including milk ducts‚ lobules and the connective tissues in the area. Breast cancer occurs in women when cells within
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Getting assistance from associates is one of the more challenging aspects of loss prevention. This includes getting tips‚ helping us in a fitting room‚ known shoplifters or any other aspect related to loss prevention. To increase productivity from your associates you need to treat each person uniquely. There is no cookie cutter way to approach each associate. Every person has their own likes‚ dislikes and personality. You need to know your associates to find what motivates them. To find out
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