National Cancer Institute

Approach to Care for Cancer The main cause of death in the world of today is cancer. According to Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2011), cancer is the second leading cause of death in America. It has no respect for anybody and no warranties. Cancer can affect anyone, irrespective of age, active or inactive individuals thin or overweight. But, perfect eating lifestyles, healthy living, and good exercise can avert or delay many of the cancers cells. Cancer is the quick and…

As someone who has lost several loved ones to cancer, I have a profound interest in new ways to fight this terrible disease. If you have ever witnessed a person undergo chemotherapy as part of their cancer treatment, you know what a toll it can take on their body, immune system, and appetite. Thus, making it difficult to maintain the strength and willpower needed to fight. Although there has yet to be a cure discovered, recent studies have found Cannabis may be a viable solution in combating…

Wilmer ophthalmologists are leading experts in the study, diagnosis and treatment of AMD. Because AMD can be relentless in its assault on vision, early diagnosis is critical to begin monitoring for the wet form. Wilmer has led development of studies of automated analysis and detection of this earlier stage, as well as studies evaluating devices that may be used in the home to detect conversion of the drug to wet form before substantial vision loss has occurred, when treatment has the greatest…

Eating is among the pleasures of life, unless one is eating oneself out of their own health. When an individual eats fast food they are consuming high-refined sugars, large amounts of sodium, and saturated fats; which can lead to diabetes, obesity, many health conditions and sometimes leading into death.(Nakaya “The Fast Food Industry”) It is not just the fast food either, it is the whole industry that 's changing the world. The industry has not only changed the way people eat, but has also…

Cancer is a disease that is caused by abnormal cells in a part of someone’s body. Anyone can be diagnosed with cancer, it is not something that only affects certain people. Sometimes the cancer can be hereditary meaning that a family member has had the same type of cancer in the past. However, one of the most common cancers for women is breast cancer. Breast cancer is a cancer that is well known since there is a month that is dedicated to bring awareness to breast cancer but not many people…

Understanding Breast Cancer Dianna M Reyes Wichita State University Breast cancer is defined as the uncontrolled growth of breast cells. Cancer happens as a result of mutations, or abnormal changes, in the genes responsible for regulating the growth of cells and keeping them healthy. In a healthy individual, their bodies replace themselves. The new cells take over when the old cells die out. But in a patient with cancer, mutations occurred causing some genes to turn off and others to turn on…

Group 27 Wing Yan Hoh Dominique Daeshon Stewart Areeb Iqbal Quinn Takashi Korematsu Carol Chen Annotated Bibliography American Cancer Society. (http://www.cancer.org) National Cancer Institute (www.cancer.gov) Schwabb, M. (Ed.) (2012). Acute Myeloid Cancer. In Encyclopedia of Cancer. (pp. 29-32). Heidelberg, Germany: Springer. Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (seer.cancer.gov) Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (https://www.lls.org) Adamia S., Bar-Natan M., et al. NOTCH2 and FLT3…

The Effects of Cancer Treatment “Toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles.” Cancer Treatment can have a variety of side effects, but a positive attitude and state of mind is an amazing strength. The three main effects of Cancer Treatment on the body are; Nausea, Fatigue, and Hearing/Hair loss. Nausea is a very common symptom of Cancer Treatment and may not seem bad, but if not taken care of can lead to severe problems. “Nausea is when you feel sick to your stomach, as if you are going…

They save lives; help save theirs Sixty eight percent of all firefighters fall victim to cancer. Protecting lives and property are two predominant objectives for firefighters, but it absolutely is no easy job. Ohio is one of only sixteen states without a law recognizing the link between cancer and fighting fires. Senators in many states have introduced presumptive cancer legislation bills; however, they get rejected because of the high taxes they require. Firefighters risk their lives each and…

Lacks died of cervical cancer in 1951. A few months before her death, a doctor took a small sample of her cancer cells, which became the first and most important line of human cells to survive and multiply in a laboratory setting. Her cells helped scientists make some of the most important medical advancements in history, but the cells were taken without her knowledge or permission. Henrietta 's cells have had a major impact on public health by allowing scientists to grow cancer cells which they…