Carcinoma

Cells are the basic building blocks of life. They are the smallest structural unit in an organism, and the organism must continuously create more cells in order to live. New cells are created through a process called cell division, or mitosis, where one cell turns into two cells. This process is necessary for life, but occasionally the cells do not do what they are supposed to. Cancer is one example of cell malfunction. A DNA mutation can disrupt the genes in the cell and cause it to produce…

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.…

intestine (ileum or colon) to it. It has been estimated that around 100,0001 new ostomy procedures are performed every year in the US. Colostomy is usually performed in cases of intestinal obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease, Abscess, colorectal carcinoma etc. Living with a colostomy bag might be difficult to adjust at first but it is not a debilitating condition. How will it change your life? The anxiety of carrying…

Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type of lung cancer in men. This cancer forms in the lining of the bronchial tubes. Adenocarcinoma is the most common types of lung cancer in women and nonsmokers. It forms in the mucus-producing glands of the lungs. Bronchioalveolar carcinoma is a rare types of cancer that forms near the lungs’ air sacs. Large-cell undifferentiated carcinoma is a rapid growing cancer that forms near the outer edges or on…

There are 8 types of respiratory cancers: Lung cancer, Oral cancer, Mouth cancer, Tongue cancer, Pharynx cancer, Larynx cancer, Throat cancer, and Bronchial cancer. Lung cancer, also known as carcinoma of the lung or pulmonary carcinoma, is a malignant lung tumor characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung. If left untreated, this growth can spread beyond the lung by process of metastasis into nearby tissue or other parts of the body. (Wikipedia, 26 September 2015) Common…

Breast cancer is the second highest cause of cancer death among females. There are two main types of breast cancer and several that are less known but just as serious. Easy intervention is your best chance at fighting this potential life threatening illness. There are many symptoms a person may find to determine you should consult a doctor. Treatment options for breast cancer may vary depending upon what type of breast cancer and what stage of cancer is determined. Breast cancer is a disease…

Cervical cancer is usually a squamous cell carcinoma caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) infection; less often, it is an adenocarcinoma ("Merck Manuals," 2013). It is asymptomatic in its early stage. The first symptom is usually irregular, often postcoital bleeding. Signs and symptoms of a more advanced cervical cancer usually include vaginal bleeding after intercourse, between periods or after menopause; watery, bloody vaginal discharge that may be heavy and have a foul odor; and pelvic pain…

However, one case which was misinterpreted as a Fibroadenoma by FNA was later on, diagnosed as a Ductal carcinoma insitu (DCIS) on doing a histopathological examination. The cytological features of the smear comprised a hypercellular smear, sheets of cohesive epithelial cells, branching antler – horn of epithelial, and numerous bipolar nuclei scattered with…

Background Ovarian cancer (OC) is the seventh most common cancer for women worldwide in 2012(1). In Canada, 17,000 women are living with ovarian cancer, and it is ranked the fifth most common cancer for Canadian Canadian women in 2013(2). According to the recently released surveillance report, 2,700 new cases will be diagnosed in 2014 in Canada?(3). Moreover, it is the most fatal women’s cancer, with the average of 45% 5-year survival rate comparing to 89% of the survival rate for women with…

who has a history of actinic keratosis, aortic insufficiency, aortic valve replaced, basal cell carcinoma, clostridium difficile, chronic lymphoid leukemia, erosive esophagitis, GERD, heart failure, hematuria, total hip replacement, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, influenza A, osteoarthritis, iron deficiency, major depressive disorder, MERSA-nares, pressure ulcer of sacral region, squamous cell carcinoma, and stroke. He was being treated for elevated troponin and urinary tract infection. He was on…