Chemotherapy regimens

Mrs. Schwieterman Biology 20 January 2016 Retinoblastoma Every single day, our cells are duplicating and replacing worn out cells. They are able to do this through the cell cycle in which genetic information is dulicated and split up forming new cells. During the cycle there are various checkpoints monitering the progress of the cell. If there were to be a mutation, the checkpoints could destroy the cell. However, like most things, there are a few cells thaat contain mutations that pass…

Prior to the serendipitous discovery of the first cisplatin anti-cancer complex in 1965 by Dr Barnett Rosenburg after studying unusual bacterial growth patterns, men with testicular cancer had limited medical options available to them with most of cases being fatal [1]. Results have now shown that, with an early diagnosis, over a ten-year age-standardised period net survival rate has increased from 69% in 1972, to 98% in 2011, in England and Wales [2]. Despite this breakthrough, cisplatin is…

In situ carcinoma In situ carcinomas are malignant epithelial growths that are limited to the acini, terminal ductules, or ductal system of the breast without invasion into the surrounding breast stroma. (25) 1) Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS): also known as intraductal carcinoma is considered noninvasive or pre-invasive breast cancer, DCIS means a malignant proliferation of epithelial cells, confined to the lumen of ducts. In situ carcinomas were divided into three grades:…

Cancer This research about cancer worldwide and the relationship between cancer and depression. The search terms were used are: cancer , worldwide , depression. 2 articles were found and this is a summary for them. Cancer is abnormal growth of cells, which spread to the body. Cancer can cause death and many consequences (1).The most common cancers in men are Lung, Colon, Stomach, and Liver, whereas in women breast, Colon, Lung , Uterine cancer are the most common (1).…

Skin cancer is the most common cancer of all cancers, it is predicted that one of every three new cases of cancers is skin cancer. There are two types of skin cancer: melanoma and non-melanoma. Melanocytes produce melanin, which is the pigment cells responsible for skin color and also protect the body from ultraviolet rays. When these cells transform into cancerous cells, the result is melanoma. Melanoma is not as common but it is the deadliest and most dangerous type of skin cancer because it…

Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common primary liver cancer, is one of the dreaded complications of chronic liver disease. Recent experimental and clinical studies have revealed the pivotal role played by the alteration of gut-liver axis in the onset of chronic liver diseases, including HCC. Altered gut microbiota and endotoxemia are increasingly recognized as critical components in promoting the procession of chronic liver diseases and the development of HCC. Probiotics have…

Diagnostic imaging provides physicians with incredibly detailed internal image of the area of study, and contrast materials are used to further improve the pictures of the inside of the body. For nearly 15 years, the digital imaging experts at Hudson Valley Imaging, including board-certified physicians, radiologist, and technologists, have been caring for patients in the Monroe, New York, area. Of the many digital services offered at Hudson Valley Imaging, two of the most common services are CT…

Lymphoma is a type of cancer developed from lymphocytes in the blood (lls.org). There are two major types, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin (lls.org). Hodgkin lymphoma differentiates from non-Hodgkin because it specifically develops in the Hodgkin tissues in the lymphatic system (lls.org). The classic symptom of Lymphoma, enlarged lymph nodes or tumors of the lymph nodes, was first observed in the 17th century by an Italian biologist named Marcell Malpighi. (Lakhtakia & Burney, 2015). Very little…

One of the latest technologies I have come across was a product that is similar to what I would call a pain patch. A pain patch was something that a person wore and their body would absorb the medication during the time they wore such patch. This new product is an elastic film that has studded biocompatible microcapsules that are packed with nanoparticles that can be filled with whatever drugs are needed (Di, Yao, Ye, Cui, yu, Ghosh, Zhu, & Gu. (2015). The simplicity of how it works is easy. The…

Breast cancer (BC) is a disease which is believed to be caused by a disruption in the equilibrium of certain cell cycles within breast tissue, resulting in the uncontrolled replication of cells and eventually, tumours, which can become malignant and spread to other potentially vital organs (Pennery et al. 2009). Although some suggested causes raise controversy, such as the notion that breast cancer may be linked to infection by other viruses including, mouse mammary tumour virus, human papilloma…