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    Hodgkins Lymphoma Essay

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    cancer that develops in the lymphatic system which is part of our immune system. Hodgkins Lymphoma starts off by first developing in the white blood cells, developing in the lymph nodes and then spreading to any organ which includes the skin and bone marrow. To better understand Hodgkins Lymphoma we will take an in depth look as to how this disease is categorized, the different treatments currently available with how they affect the body and current studies that show newer techniques for…

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    Red Blood Research Paper

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    Production of red blood cells is controlled by erythropoietin, a hormone produced primarily by the kidneys. Red blood cells start as immature cells in the bone marrow and after approximately seven days of maturation are released into the bloodstream. Unlike many other cells, red blood cells have no nucleus and can easily change shape, helping them fit through the various blood vessels in your body. However, while…

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    Rhabdomyosarcoma, also know as RMS, is a type of sarcoma in which cancer cells form a muscle tissue. There are three main types this disease has, Embryonal, Alveolar, and Anaplastic. There is also stage I, stage II, stage III, and stage IV. There are treatments for RMS but it's all depending on the area, type, and stage of the cancer, survival rates will also fall under that. As far as symptoms, it can be very difficult to find early stages, since RMS mostly diagnosed in children younger than 5…

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    It’s hard to think that someone close to you has passed away but it’s even harder knowing our government could have helped save the life of a close friend or family member. Our country is known for leading the world toward advances in science and medicine that improve human life.Although many believe stem cell research is inefficient and invalid, stem cell research is vital to the success and development of the human race because using stem cells to conduct research can lead to beneficial…

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    Benefits Of Stem Cell

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    The Benefits of Stem Cell “22 people die every because they cannot receive a donated organ. That is about 10,000 deceased people every year” (“Why Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation?”). Patient live in fear that one day their donated organ would reject and they can optimally lose their life when they have waited so long. A new type of medicine has emerged that allows for new possibilities for patient waiting for a lifesaving organ or for those in fear of rejection. Stem cell is the future of…

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    Dyskeratosis Congenita

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    treating the symptoms that have manifested in each individual patient. Patients are advised to avoid activities that could put them at even higher risks for cancer such as avoiding smoking, alcohol and excessive sun exposure. Some patients with bone marrow failure respond well to androgens and hematopoietic growth hormones. Androgens such as oxymetholone can increase red blood cell counts(Dokal et al., 2011; Khincha et al., 2014). Granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) and…

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    acute. Since this is an acute disease, it is very fast acting. If it goes untreated, then it can become fatal in as little as a few months. This type of leukemia affects, particularly, the bone marrow. It begins in the white blood cells located there, called leukocytes. Although it is primarily in the bone marrow, it does have the ability to travel through the body to different regions. Incidence of Occurrence: There are approximately 6,000 new cases diagnosed annually. Of these cases, it is…

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    They can range from mild to severe for some people. Some of the symptoms include bone pain, anemia, chronic pain, infections, and pain in the chest and abdomen (Maakaron). The marrow part in bones is constantly active because destroyed blood cells must be replaced. Since these blood cells are crescent shaped, they get clogged in tiny openings in sponge-like parts of the bone (Bloom 51). This then leads to bone and joint pain. Anemia is a problem for most people with this disease. “When red blood…

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    disease are given regular daily doses of penicillin to prevent serious infection. In some cases blood transfusions are given regularly to prevent organ damage and stroke and to relieve the worst symptoms of red blood cell loss. In severe cases bone marrow transplantation has been of some benefit. The drug hydroxyurea reduces the principal symptoms of sickle cell anemia. Hydroxyurea, an antitumor drug, induces the formation of fetal Hb normally found in the fetus or newborn by activating a gene.…

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    Multiple Myeloma Cancer comes in many forms and severity, and nearly everyone can relate to cancer in one way or another. One specific cancer of the bone has affected many today, and the number of cases is increasing every year. “Multiple myeloma is the most common primary bone cancer among U.S. adults aged 70 years and older, and the incidence of the disease is increasing” (Reisenbuckler, 2014, p. 391). Because this disease is increasing, it is important to know exactly what multiple myeloma is…

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