Lung Cancer the silent killer Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality not only in the United States but also around the world (Humam Kadara‚Mohamed Kabbout‚&Ignacio Wistuba ‚2011). Lung adenocarcinomas are a major subtype of non-small-cell lung cancers‚ are increasing in incidence globally in both males and females and in smokers and non-smokers‚ and are the cause for almost 50% of deaths attributable to lung cancer and the high mortality of this disease is in part due to the
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Uterine Leiomyomas Marteasha Gordon‚Rebecca Lugo‚ Rooznikchy Thomas‚ and Dominique Zawackis Chamberlain College of Nursing Uterine leiomyomas also known as fibroids or myomas‚ are the most common pelvic benign tumor that affect 70%-80% of women. Uterine fibroids are round or semi-round growths of smooth muscle of the myometrium and fibrous tissue. The growths can be located in the uterine cavity‚ uterine wall‚ or on the surface of the uterus into the abdominal cavity. Also
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Esophageal Cancer “The esophagus is in the chest area and it is about ten inches long. This organ is a part of the digestive tract food moves from the mouth through the esophagus to the stomach”. Studies show that men are more at risk than women starting at the age of 65 or older is usually the risk factors of esophageal cancer. People who smoke are more likely to develop esophageal cancer also people who drink heavy are more likely to be at risk. There are two types of esophagus cancer squamous
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Cross Youth Chapter‚ January 28‚2009 * Duas Caras‚ Approaches in Managing patient with Psychiatric Behaviors. Kalantiao Hall‚ Sarabia Manor Hotel‚ November 24‚ 2012. * Hosted the seminar entitled “Road Under Construction” regarding Colon Cancer‚ January 18‚ 2013. Iloilo Doctors’ College‚ West Avenue‚ Molo‚ Iloilo City. * Attended the seminar entitled “baby’s out of the crib” regarding ectopic pregnancy‚ January 22‚ 2013. Iloilo Doctors’ College‚ West Avenue‚ Molo‚ Iloilo City. EDUCATION
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Cancer has had an increasing impact in our world and the lives of others. The factors of this disease are all around us. Cancer can be caused by dangerous environmental substances called carcinogens‚ which are substances that are known to cause cancer. Overall‚ this disease is caused by changes in genes and it alters the way our cells function. Exposure to particular environmental substances can cause damage to your DNA. Some of these exposures are things such as chemicals‚ tobacco smoke‚ or even
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Different types of skin cancerStephanie Sprague ITT Technical Institute Different types of skin cancerSkin cancer can affect all parts of your body and can be very severe and harmful to the body. There is Basal cell carcinoma‚ melanoma‚ Actinic Keratosis (AK). These are just a few we will be talking about today. Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) Basal cell carcinoma is characterized by pink‚ raised‚ waxy bumps that may at times bleed after minor injuries occur. They may have superficial blood vessels
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Guyabano for cancer? A balikbayan patient asked me recently about the anticancer effects of custard apple or sour sop. I was embarrassed to admit I didn’t quite know what the fruit was‚ but promised her I would request my research staff to search the scientific literatures about it. I gave the assignment to my senior researcher and editor Gigi de Leon‚ and she came back to me a few hours later educating me on what the custard apple or sour sop is. It is our good old guyabano‚ which I fondly
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Care of Cancer Kia Nordenskiold September 30‚ 2012 The Approach to Care of Cancer Cancer refers to a group of diseases that involve uncontrolled cell growth (Corner & Bailey‚ 2008). The unregulated cell division and growth leads to the formation of malignant tumors that invade bordering body parts. Cancer may also spread to distant areas of the body through the bloodstream or lymphatic system. Determining the causes of cancer is a complex
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Cancer is a subject of small interest as I am currently heading to the medical field. Where knowing at least the concept of cancer would be beneficiary towards my knowledge heading into stage two of becoming a pharmacist. I’ve decided to go with the topic of cancer as I felt that many people may “nudge” off the idea of cancer as the main population of the United States is of young age. The idea of cancer was presented as a way to enlighten the young generation‚ or the younger population‚ that cancer
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Youku Tarnue Topic: Cancer INTRODUCTION: Cancer is a big issue all around the world. It can affect the young and old‚ active and inactive and the slim and overweight. There are no guarantees fro anyone. Even though anyone may be at risk‚ there are ways to protect yourself and lower your risk. By protecting yourself from cancer‚ you can avoid smoking and avoid exposure to other people’s smoke. You don’t want to over eat‚ drink too much alcohol‚ or eat too many fatty foods. Also‚ exercise should
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