Cervical cancer

At the end of May last year, my family had to deal with distressing news. The doctors had discovered a tumour in my mother’s pituitary gland, a gland that is connected to the base of the brain and controls several of the other hormone glands. It devastated our family to even think about the possibility of the tumour being cancerous. So after a few tests, we nervously had to wait for the results. We were blessed when we found out that the tumour was not cancerous. Though we did have to worry…

At the top of countless New Year's resolution lists is the desire to lose weight. Whether it is 20 pounds or 50 pounds, so many people want to feel better and look better too. The weight loss journey is notoriously challenging for so many people. However, if you struggle in this area, there is hope. If you really harness the benefits of regular cardiovascular exercise and a good diet, you can shed pounds in no time. Follow these suggested strategies in order to look good and feel even better.…

Diagnosis & Tests Either a doctor or a certified speech-language pathologist will be called in to diagnose a possible case of dysarthria. At a typical exam, the patient will give a health care provider their medical history, which should include a list of all medications currently being taken. A physical exam will then be conducted to determine the problem and its severity. A speech-language pathologist would look at the movement of several muscles and structures involved in speech such as the…

It is cancer of the lymphocytes. The lymphocytes begin to grow out of control and destroy tissues in the body. According to The American Cancer Society, Hodgkin disease can start almost anywhere because lymphoid tissue is in many parts of the body. It will most often start in the lymph nodes in the upper part of the body. The most common sites are in the chest, neck or under the arms (cancer.org). Because the cancer cells of Hodgkin’s disease can invade and…

founded procedures of strong blood plasma for transfusions, those 4.5 million American would not have the option of receiving the lifesaving procedure. Do you know how many people are diagnosed with cancer per year? The answer to that question is 12.7 million. Which mean12.7 million people with cancer may need radiation treatment. Radiation and x-rays are available today because of Marie Curie; a scientist from Poland that discovered Radiation and Plutonium. Where would we be without these…

presence of these extremely dangerous contaminants, the health authorities pressure the young children, the elderly and the pregnant women to receive the flu vaccine every year. All of these contaminants are neurotoxic. Moreover, formaldehyde causes cancer. Mercury continues to destroy…

biopsy back and tells her that it is malignant (Skloot 31). 1951 February 8 Henrietta starts treatment (Skloot 32). 1951 March 20 Henrietta starts daily radiation treatments (Skloot 46). 1951 early June Henrietta told doctors that she believed her cancer was spreading but was reassured that it was gone (Skloot 62). 1951 August 8 Henrietta was admitted into the hospital with an inoperable tumor (Skloot 65). 1951 September 24 Henrietta is in the hospital, her body covered in tumors and since…

1. After swallowing 750ml of tequila, my roommate has consumed approximately 25.4 fluid ounces and 17 standard drinks within two hours. One shot of tequila usually consists of 1.5 fluid ounces. 750ml = 25.4 fluid ounces =25.4/1.5 =17 standard drinks 2. I'm going to pretend that my roommate is a female who weighs 105 pounds. Taking her weight into consideration, her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.52 percent. My roommate is at risk of experiencing a coma and/or death. She has passed the…

What is one thing that people would like to see a little less of in the world? Most people would agree that the world would be a far more enjoyable place if there was less pain and suffering. Specifically, if there was less disease. People do not wish disease upon themselves, loved ones, or anyone for that matter. Although, medicine has evolved tremendously over the past century, there are still many bodily conditions that are yet to be treated. Thankfully, new advancements in technology and…

This week’s team application was to identify servant leadership in the movie, The Doctor”, (Ziskin and Haines, 1991). The main character in this movie was a surgeon named Jack McKee, played by actor William Hurt, (Ziskin and Haines, 1991). The movie captured the importance of building relationships and demonstrating how tragic events can change a person’s view on life. Jack initially demonstrated traits of a transactional leader, self-centered and egotistical, only focusing on completing the…