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Coping With Cancer, Teen HOW CAN I FIND WAYS TO COPE WITH CANCER? It is difficult when you, a friend, or a family member gets a cancer diagnosis. It is normal to have strong feelings. Finding healthy ways to cope with your emotions will help you get through the tough times. You may need to try different things until you find what works for you. You can start by: • Letting the adults in your life know how you feel. • Keeping a journal to help you sort out your thoughts and emotions. Sometimes…

evidence-based evaluation/screening tool, the specifications for its utilization, and your chosen condition and population. What is the research-based evidence for this item? Being that I work in as an oncology I have seen first hand effects that cancer diagnosis and treatment can impact a patients emotions and well-being. I have seen patients show signs of major depressive disorder (MDD) as a result. I also found that some of these patients who suffer from depression might not be properly…

am going to make sure that he doesn’t let the cancer conquer him. He’s alive, and I am too. … Today I went with Gus to get check out by his doctor. I was really moved by what I heard. “The tumor in his chest in decreasing. Your medication is exterminating some of the cancer cells. I am going to keep prescribing the meds to you until we see a more significant result,” said Dr. Thompson. “Will the cancer ever go away completely?” asked a…

were caused by cancer; preventing those deaths could save many lives, including family and friends (World Health Organization). Although cancer does not personally affect everyone, cancer causes many controversies for family and friends. The effects of cancer impact many people’s lives, mainly friends and family of a patient with cancer. One way cancer affects family and friends is financially due to the cost of the treatments, hospitals, and bills that come along with having cancer. The…

lead to the production of goiter.29The abnormal growth of the thyroid gland can be traced to several causes such as direct drug adverse reactions. Additionally, goiter can be caused by acute or chronic inflammation, by iodine deficiency or by thyroid cancer. With these conditions in mind, the exact details of the mechanism of action of cobalt needs more research to understand how exactly thyroid activity is impaired. Unfortunately, there is little data available on cobalt metabolism in athletes.…

combination that is growing in popularity. Radiotherapy treatment is normally used in cancer patients, with the most common type known as external beam therapy. This name evolved because the treatment consists of a beam of radiation that comes from a very sophisticated machine. The beam is focused on the part of the body that contains the tumor, and the largest amount of radiation possible is used to kill the cancer cells. Radiotherapy is very hard on the body. The treatments are short in…

Personal Statement Fatima Etemadi Observing first-hand the consequences of a broken healthcare system is the reason why I am writing this essay. It was the case of Masuma, a seemingly strong, healthy 15-year-old patient that made me fully realize the extent of the healthcare problems in my homeland, Afghanistan. She was a neglected patient who died as a result of an infection after a complicated delivery in an unsterile environment. Her life could have been saved easily if basic but systematic…

Uncontrollable Growth of Cancer Various risks factors can contribute to the development of cancer, but the cause of this rampant disease is uncontrolled cell growth. Cancerous cells divide without limit because of the production of the enzyme telomerase that speeds up the process of cell division. Cancer cells derive from mutation in genetic DNA, and becomes carcinogenic cells that renew themselves indefinitely. When this fatal continuous process occurs, it results in a tumor. Although…

Burkitt lymphoma (BL) is an uncommon form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), it is a cancer which affects a type of white blood cells called lymphocytes in the lymphatic system. There are three main types of BL (endemic, sporadic and immunodeficiency related). The endemic type of Burkitt’s lymphoma is considerably more common in sub-Saharan Africa, in where it has a close link to Epstein - Barr virus (EBV) and Malaria, whereas the sporadic type only has a 20% association with the EB virus and is…

Skin cancer is on the rise. Fortunately, there are many treatments available. Proper diagnosis and early treatment are the keys to surviving skin cancer. A mole is often the first sign of skin cancer. However, it is important to note that every mole is not cancerous. It is recommended that you see a dermatologist if you suspect that a mole is cancerous. Below are some tips that can help people determine whether a mole is cancerous: Asymmetrical One of the things that you will need to pay…