Cancer research

Cancer is a diseased that is caused by the uncontrollable division of cells within a specific part of the body. Annually 12.7 million people are diagnosed with a form of cancer. The most common types of cancer are breast, prostate, and colon. Although testicular cancer is not as common as those mentioned, approximately 8,720 men in our country will be diagnosed. Testicles are a part of the male reproductive system, usually somewhat smaller than the size of a gold ball in the average adult male.…

Higuera, Valencia. “Throat Cancer.” Healthline.com, Healthline Media, 20 Dec. 2016, www.healthline.com/health/cancer-throat-or-larynx. Higuera's article on Healthline is about throat cancer, which consists of two categories: pharyngeal and laryngeal cancer (Higuera). The pharyngeal cancer is the pharynx, which is the hollow tube that runs from behind the nose to the top of the windpipe (Higuera). Laryngeal cancer is the larynx, which is your voice box (Higuera). The website offers various links…

Understanding Breast Cancer Dianna M Reyes Wichita State University Breast cancer is defined as the uncontrolled growth of breast cells. Cancer happens as a result of mutations, or abnormal changes, in the genes responsible for regulating the growth of cells and keeping them healthy. In a healthy individual, their bodies replace themselves. The new cells take over when the old cells die out. But in a patient with cancer, mutations occurred causing some genes to turn off and others to turn on…

Overcome cancer with the help of nature. Use every given opportunity that will help in the fight against cancer. Everything we consume through food and put in our body affects our health. This is why it is very important to know the difference between acidic and alkaline foods because it affects the body and its functioning. The acidic environment in the body is like a magnet for some diseases, especially cancer. This means that cancer can develop and grow only in acidic environment. Alkaline…

Explanation of Type of Cancer & Its Effect on Cell Growth Brain cancer, usually referred to as a brain tumor by doctors, is an abnormal growth or collection of cells in the brain that can cause disruption of proper brain functions. The rapid and disorganized cell growth forms a mass of tissue which makes up the tumor. Possible Causes & Prevention Causes of a brain tumor can include: other cancer spreading through your body, genetic diseases, exposure to radiation, and…

What is Breast Cancer? A Review of the Literature Breast cancer can affect anyone at any time; both women and men, regardless of the race or nationality. Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate against age; it is a frightening and life changing experience. Moreover, it is stressful for the patient, family, as well as the caregivers. Not only are you unique as a person, but so, too, is your particular form of cancer, your treatment options, and your prognosis. (Elk & Morrow) This paper will answer the…

Cancer is an unfortunate mutation that may occur anywhere in the human body. Cancer is a result of cells growing out of control and taking over the body’s normal cells. Fortunately, if caught at an early stage, cancer is curable (“About Us”). American Cancer Society not only works towards curing cancer, but they also work to prevent and lessen the suffrage in any way possible(“American Cancer Society”). This charity tries its absolute best to help you stay well by providing you with an abundant…

overcome and these diseases is cancer. Cancer is a human body cells grow abnormally and kills the cell manufacturing to places in the body. The change of the composition and multiply and spread in the body. In this paper we will address to the type of cancer is skin cancer, skin cancer is a common cases, especially after age, where the risk rose to infection types of skin cancer in the elderly. The skin cancer affects men more than women. Statistics estimate that skin cancer affects about thirty…

The Effects of ieTILs and Ligand Interactions in Cervical Cancer Patients: Are There Predictions for Patient Survivorship? Aman Kumar State University of New York at Fredonia1, Department of Psychology2 INTRODUCTION Oncogenes are genes that are involved in abnormal tissue growth and exhibit a wide-variety of mutant protein expression (oncoproteins). Such genes are involved in causing cervical cancer which may begin with the frequent infection of the human papillomavirus (HPV). In most women,…

Lung Cancer in America Joseph Thornberry American Military University Abstract This research paper sheds some light on the biggest killer of the American people, lung cancer. Lung cancer is explained, statistics are given, and information about treatments of lung cancer are described. Cancer can be tumors on the lungs and could metastasize throughout the body. Lung cancer has different classifications. Classified by the location and whether or not it has spread to both lungs,…