Lung cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung. If left untreated‚ this growth can spread beyond the lung in a process called metastasis into nearby tissue and‚ eventually‚ into other parts of the body. Most cancers that start in lung‚ known as primary lung cancers‚ are carcinomas that derive from epithelial cells. The main types of lung cancer are small-cell lung carcinoma (SCLC)‚ also called oat cell cancer‚ and non-small-cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC). The
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Breast Cancer Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women‚ and about 15 % of those women who are diagnosed with breast cancer has a family member already diagnosed with it. In knowing their family history these individuals usually get a genetic testing done. The problem with genetic testing is that special training is needed in order to convey and analyze such results. You must also take into consideration the probability of a false negative and false positive. Although
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Lung Cancer Lung Cancer‚ something so prevalent in today’s society affects so many‚ yet each day people continue to increase their chances of obtaining this disease by the simple act of lighting up a cigarette. Something that seems so insignificant but with each puff of that Marlborough or Parliament‚ increases the growth of cell tissue In the Lungs. The disease itself is caused by tobacco smoke in 80-90 percent of smokers and the remaining percentage is due to pollution‚ second hand smoke‚
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and 1 in 3 American women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime (American Cancer Society‚ 2013‚ p. 1) ‚ and over 500‚000 die each year from various forms. (American Cancer Society‚ 2013‚ p. 1) In 2013‚ an estimated 1‚660‚290 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed. While cancer is currently incurable‚ there are ways to lower your risk of developing cancer through good nutrition‚ and lifestyle choices. CAUSES What we think of as “cancer” is actually a collection of diseases‚ each affecting
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diagnosed with cancer. Additionally‚ 595‚690 of those cases would be fatal. You yourself probably know at least one person who has‚ or has had cancer. There are many different types of cancer‚ and it can start anywhere in your body. Cancer can not be prevented altogether‚ but my taking certain measures you can decrease you chances of getting it. All together‚ cancer is a very broad topic‚ with different stages‚ side effects‚ and treatments. To begin‚ there are many different types of cancer‚ but all types
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Complementary and Alternative Treatments For Cancer Complementary treatments are often used by patients whose current cancer treatment is no longer effective. Many patients use them to aid in managing side effects as well. Educate yourself on what therapies are commonly used‚ and how they can help with cancer treatment. Reiki Reiki is an energy based treatment that many cancer patients take part in during treatment. Learn more about reiki and how it can help cancer patients. Gerson Therapy Gerson Therapy
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Cancer Patient Information HCA/240 Cancer It is a group of diseases by an uncontrolled growth that spreads abnormal cells. Cancer spreads and if not controlled it will kill you; the earliest detection is better for your chances of survival. The risk of cancer increases with your age‚ the older you are the greater your risk is for developing cancer. Middle aged and older adults are more out to get cancer. Lifetime Risks Individuals will develop
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Risks tab Cervical cancer is an over growth of abnormal cells. With this cancer it begins in the cervix and is easily caught with a yearly pap smear. If the results come back with a positive for the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) the risk increases. The reason being is with HPV certain strains can cause the cervical cells to become malignant. What that means it becomes an over growth of cells that are no longer contained. With this type of cancer it is not so much hereditary as it
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“Alternative cancer treatments” Is radiation therapy and chemotherapy the best resources out for the fight against cancer?” Cancer has been around for most of human history. Evidence of cancer has been discovered in fossilized bone tumors‚ as well as in human mummies from ancient Egypt. Western medicine has made great discoveries toward cancer treatment‚ but I often wonder are there more efficient and more effective treatment options out there. In America most cancer patients undergo chemotherapy
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that are killing thousands and thousands of people‚ year after year. With the help of a five million dollar grant‚ I believe we should focus our efforts on cancer. Cancer‚ the second leading cause of deaths in America‚ continues to hinder many lives(mayo). People are losing their loved ones to this horrific disease‚ which still lacks a cure. Cancer used to be most common in elderly people but its impact on children and young adults is what makes it a major issue and catches my attention. I will use
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