Lung Cancer Lung cancer is a malignant neoplasm of the lung tissue characterized by an uncontrolled cell proliferation. It is also referred to as carcinoma of the lung. This neoplasm arises from epithelia of the lungs, bronchi and trachea. Lung cancers can be of epithelial cell origin (carcinoma) or mesothelial cell origin (malignant mesothelioma). Lung cancer begins with inactivation of tumor suppressor genes or with activation of oncogenes.…
It is a versatile treatment, it can be used as x-rays to find things, to being used as medicine to cure or, at least, slow the rate of cancer spreading. With all the knowledge the world has today about radiation, it shows that radiation has changed medicine for the better by killing off cancerous, disease ridden tissue and cells, along with changing the way we look at treatment. From starting back in 1895 as a new ray that could pass through substances to going on to be used in the military by Marie Curie for find bullets and fragments of bombs in wounded soldiers to finally being used in medicine like it is today. With the help of Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen and Marie Curie we now have a new and more versatile way of looking at treatment, and can help out more people than we did before the discovery of radioactive elements that led to a major advancement in radiation medicine. In today’s world of medicine and science, it is helping soldiers who are doctors out in the field, doctors in the hospital, and dentists find problems that can be resolved with the use of radiation.…
In the past years, cancer has been a common reason for death. Research shows that the older you get the more risk you have of getting cancer. There are current trends about cancer specifically related to age. I am writing this essay to explain these current trends. The current trends about cancer specifically related to age are increasing.…
Postpartum depression affects anywhere from 10 to 15 percent of women. Some of the symptom include mood swings, crying spells, sleeping problems and irritability. Postpartum depression can be crippling. It can also make it difficult for you to care for your child.…
Many parents look back on the day their first child was born, and consider it to be the greatest day of their life. The moments shortly after labor seem subtle and all worth it for brief moment; but it is just the beginning to the journey of a long parenthood. So, what about the nine months before labor that makes the journey so excruciating for a couple? For a woman, it might be the pain that comes with a growing baby inside of them, or the immense amount of hormonal spikes they endure. During the long journey a couple takes on many obstacles throughout the three trimesters, but few people actually shed any light on the man’s role during a pregnancy.…
For the past four years of my life, I’ve been trying to enjoy my life as much as possible. You see, I lived a life similar to most kids. I went to school, I played with my friends, I complained about my mom’s cooking. However, in life, everyone has that one-day that changes you. Four years ago, my life changed.…
Innovative technology and cancer research surround today’s world; experts are learning new things daily. At first glance, chemotherapy or radiation therapy seem to be the only options of treatment; however, this…
“You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have”(Bob Marley). Throughout my years, Randie Cunningham, the woman who gave agonizing birth to my brothers and I, has always been the backbone for the family. No matter the situation: broken bones, flu season, bloody noses, broken hearts, hunger, and so much more she has always been the calm, reliable parent. Although she has constantly taken care of everyone else; however, the table soon turned. The singular moment from my childhood that defines who I am today is when my mother battled breast cancer.…
For many, radiation therapy is the difference between hope and despair, life and death. Terminal patients would be far more frequent without the option of radiation. Advancements in technology continue to prove the significance of radiation and its impact on cancer treatments. Being able to use my skills to help patients increase their chances of survival is inspiring to me. This career path is encouraging, rather than depressing, in the fact that it offers a second chance.…
All women deserve the right to be treated by doctors safely and with caution, especially when a woman is pregnant. There are multitudinous ethical reasons for pregnant women not participating in scientific research dealing with medications and treatments; however, the benefits outweigh the costs. Pregnant women should not be excluded from research because lacking the knowledge of how to treat illness during pregnancy and the eventual effect it could have on a woman and her child is not justifiable. It is also not justifiable to put the woman through mental, emotional, or physical harm in order to protect the child, if at all possible. Women in scientific research—pregnant or not—are vital to the advancement of biomedical research and for…
Honor, Truth and Integrity: Sheer Force of Character Life is so full that it is difficult to find the time for the things I simply enjoy doing. Given unlimited opportunity I would pursue martial arts, hunt, fish, read science fiction and fantasy, cook for others and spend boundless time with friends and family. These are the luxuries in our current culture; if I manage my time effectively then I am afforded these precious serendipitous moments.…
My aunt was lucky to be diagnosed early enough to have surgery that saved her life, but many patients are not that fortunate and die even if they undergo treatment. So many lives each day are touched by…
Prenatal Care during Pregnancy to Reduce Birth Risks Unintentional or unplanned pregnancies are a major health concern linked to increased risks of harmful behaviors, abortions, negative social and birth outcomes (Feldman, 2012). According to Moeller, Veseau, and Carr while the rates of pregnancy and childbirth among adolescents under the age of 20 in the United States have fallen since 1990 it is not expected to disappear entirely and remains a national problem (2007). Pregnancy in adolescence has been connected to a variety of unfavorable maternal and infant outcomes. Health risks for teens and their infants include low birth weight, risk of prematurity, developmental delays, and poor prenatal weight gain.…
Abortion What is abortion? Abortion is the ending of pregnancy by the removal or forcing out of the womb before the baby is able to survive on its own. My issue with this is I do not think people should get an abortion because if you think of it this way you wouldn’t be here if your parents had gotten an abortion. How would that have made you feel if they did?…
Pregnancy should be the happiest time during a women’s life but there are times when a women goes through difficulties during their pregnancy and therefore they tend to have high risk pregnancies. Six factors that lead to a high risk pregnancy are the following, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, chronic hypertension, consuming alcohol and the mother’s age, are some of the factors and conditions that can possibly lead to a high risk pregnancy. Gestational diabetis as we learn in chapter 15 complicates about 2 to 10 percent of pregnancies in the United States. We learn that most of the time gestational diabetes usually develops during the second half of the pregnancy. After the child birth it is likely that the mother will develop diabetes…