Basal Cell Carcinoma Basal cell carcinoma is the least risky type of cancer that grows on areas on your skin that are overexposed to the sun. It usually starts as small, shiny, raised bumps that are clear to pinkish color on the head or neck. These bumps are filled with visible blood vessels. There are…
Laryngeal Cancer: A Review of Treatments
Laryngeal Cancer: A Review Laryngeal cancer is one of the most common cancers of the head and neck in the United States (Baird, Sung, Beadle, & Divi, 2018; Mannelli, Lazio, Luparello, & Gallo, 2018; Taito et al., 2019). This diagnosis occurs more frequently in men 65 years or older, with a median age of death…
The Risk Factor of Age on Ovarian Cancer
Abstract This research paper explores one risk factor of ovarian cancer, expose the pathogenesis of age correlation with ovarian cancer, state the risk factors’ effects on epigenetics, as well as to emphasis on methods of detection and prevention. It is usually not possible to know the exact reason of why one person develops cancer and…
Application of Perspective of Health and Illness to Case Study
1. How do the lenses provided by psychology, biology, sociology and the life course help you to understand your own healthcare practice in this case? 2. How did the multidisciplinary team working help in responding to the needs of those you were caring for? 3. What was exemplary about the response and what do you…
Issue of Cervical Cancer in Developing Countries
Introduction Cervical cancer is the fourth most frequently occurring cancer in women and the eighth-most frequent cancer worldwide (World Cancer Research Fund International, 2019). According to the World Health Organization, (2019), about 570,000 new cases of cervical cancer were reported in 2018 representing 6.6% of all cancers related to female. The American Cancer Society (ACS)…
Significance of Drug Repurposing in the Future of AML Treatment
The significance of drug repurposing in the future of AML treatment A Layman’s Literature Review for the project “Characterisation of repurposed drugs as novel therapies in Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML)” Abstract Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a cancer of the blood and the bone marrow which can affect any person at any stage of their…
The Future of Cancer Treatment
ABSTRACT Cancer comprises several diseases that are characterized by abnormal cell growth. There are over one hundred varieties of cancer usually named for their cell or organ type. Cancer is the root cause of death across the world evidenced by WHO which established that around one in six deaths all over the world are due…
Clinical Presentation of Lung Cancer
Abstract Radiation therapy’s goal is to eliminate the tumor mass, while sparing the surrounding healthy organs. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. This increase in cancer death is related to the significant use of tobacco related products. The primary routes of spread are through the lymphatic system and…
Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Risk Factors and Treatments
Abstract Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal white blood cells, red blood cells or platelets. It is also known as acute myelogenous leukemia, acute myeloblastic leukemia, acute granulocytic leukemia ,and acute nonlymphocytic leukemia. This type of cancer can get worse if it is not treated….
Recurring Pericardial Effusion in a Cancer Patient
ABSTRACT A 55 year old woman was admitted to hospital for symptoms of shortness of breath when bent over and a sloshing sensation in her chest. She has been treated with chemotherapy and radiation for cancer in the past. A transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) was ordered to assess left ventricular function, which demonstrated moderate to severe…