Cancer research

In Anna’s case her cancer had a genetic component, she had the BRCA gene, which makes people at a much higher risk of developing ovarian cancer (). Had Anna had the genetic screening done to see if she had the BRCA gene, she could have had other options, which could have resulted in a better prognosis for her. For example, she could…

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Rebecca Skloot explores the scientific achievements and ethical issues relating to HeLa cells, as well as the connection HeLa cells have with the Lacks family. When Henrietta Lacks was being treated for cervical cancer, the doctors shaved parts of her tumor off and sent them to a lab, where her cancerous cells never stopped dividing. She never consented to have her cells sent to a lab to be experimented on for billions of dollars, money with which her family…

Oncologists An oncologist is a doctor whom specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer using various types of therapy. An oncologist is often the main health care provider for someone who has cancer. A medical oncologist also gives supportive care and may produce treatment given by other specialists. Oncologists have typically completed an internal medicine residency after graduating medical school, followed by an oncology fellowship. They may also choose to earn board certification to show…

The specific HOX genes help decipher the particular identity of the cancer cells. In the Journal of Ovarian Research, Zoe L. Kelley describes that during the early stages of development of the reproductive system, four HOX genes are needed. She further explains the specifics of each HOX gene’s purpose. HOXA9 controls growth of the fallopian…

The Power of Mother Nature According to the experts at the World Health Organization, “Global cancer rates could increase by 50% to 15 million by the year 2020” (para 1). For anyone who is familiar with cancer, it is the uncontrollable mutated cell growth that can either be malignant (bad) or benign (no effect), but also know how hard cancer is to treat. Since cancer rates are predicted to increase dramatically within the next ten years, how on earth are oncologists and scientists going to…

diabetes. One in every four deaths in America is by heart disease, earning the title of the leading cause of death for both men and women in America. There are more answers to the causes of these diseases than just genetics, there has been profound research proving that our diet defines our health. Dr. Garth Davis, M.D. is a weight loss surgeon at The Davis Center, and he says, “I really don’t think people thought what they ate led to heart disease. They think, ‘Oh, it’s genetic, my parents had…

located on the gene NKX2-1 which is found on chromosome 14q13.3. ATC is a very rapid and aggressive type of thyroid cancer. Anaplastic invades the thyroid gland that’s located at the base of the throat right below the adam’s apple. Your thyroid produces hormones that regulate your heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight. Anaplastic is the least common thyroid cancer out of the 4 types, anaplastic occurs to people of the age of 60 and older. This rate is 2 times higher for women…

This systematic review found that non pharmacological interventions may have beneficial effects and can play an important role in controlling pain in lung cancer patients. It is also important to think of ways to apply these and improve pain control among lung cancer patients. A variety of non-pharmacological interventions were employed for controlling pain: Exercise, Technology, Cognitive training/coping, Self-management and Coaching, Massage, Acupuncture and Acupressure, Mindfulness based…

individual learns that he/she is diagnosed with cancer. A person may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or sad with the fact that they may not know how to cope with the taxing days ahead of them. Other individuals may feel angry, disbelief, or a sense of loss because the emotional turmoil that accompanies a diagnosis may be profound (Support Groups, 2009). At times, even the most supportive family and friends cannot understand what it is like to have cancer. However, there are many support groups that…

for many people, especially the African- American culture. I am writing this paper to inform African Americans about how tobacco can affect their bodies by developing an educational health promotion project addressing how tobacco can lead to lung cancer, lung problems, and other ways it can affect the body. Description of Tobacco: African Americans The tobacco plant has a thick, hairy stem and large, simple leaves which are oval in shape, the tobacco plant produces white, cream, pink…