Human lung

Florida has a long history with the use of asbestos from shipyards, oil refineries, and five asbestos processing plants which increased Florida’s asbestos-related death rate to rank second in the nation for those who lost their lives to mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. Asbestos is banned in more than 55 countries worldwide, however, it is still continued to be used in Asia, Russia, and the U.S. Products can be made with asbestos if the contents are less than 1 percent which include…

Eribulin mesylate (Halaven, Eisai), an FDA approved drug for use in late stage breast cancer is now concurrently indicated for the treatment of soft-tissue sarcoma (STS) that is inoperable or has metastasized known as liposarcoma. Eribulin mesylate can now be used in patients who have previously received anthracycline chemotherapy as treatment for liposarcoma. Liposarcoma is difficult to treat; most patients tend to have resection of malignant cells or curative surgery. Tumor cells are removed…

Research Question Cancer is a devastating disease for many individuals and families. In the United States, mortality rate of cancer is more than half a million in year 2014 and it is still rated as a second most common cause of death (American Cancer Society, 2015). Causes of cancer are contribution of numerous factors such as diet, lifestyle, certain types of infections, and environmental exposures. In specific, viral infections such as hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV)…

[Cancer is the most important reason of death for both men and women. Lung Cancer is the unrestrained growth of abnormal Cells that begin in one or both Lung typically in the cell that Line the air Passages [7]. 2.1 The following are the generic lung cancer symptoms Most lung cancers do not cause any symptoms until they have spread, but some people with early lung cancer do have symptoms. If you go to your doctor when you first notice symptoms, your cancer might be diagnosed at an earlier…

diseases in children and in adults who do not smoke. Secondhand smoke is a serious health hazard that causes 50,000 deaths per year. Secondhand smoke, also known as environmental tobacco smoke, is especially harmful to children and babies because their lungs are still developing. Millions of children breath in secondhand smoke in their own homes. A child can be harmed if the mother of an unborn child is exposed to secondhand smoke when they are pregnant, their baby is exposed to harmful…

cancer in the bud”. Klein says, “It is possible and even likely that evolution has provided our species with highly efficient cancer resistance mechanisms”(How). Evolution is not normally thought about when talking about cancer, but what if we as humans are evolving to maybe someday are able to defeat cancerous cells on our…

American Lung Association (2014) stated that, “Non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke at work are at risk for adverse health effects”. A ban on outdoor smoking at work and in public places will not only result in cleaner air and better health but also increased…

Today cancer kills 7.6 million people every year and the casualties from cancer have only risen over the years. Because of the rising numbers in cancer caused deaths it leads to questions as to what may be causing the large increase. There are many different factors that play a role into our everyday life that play a role in potentially increasing our chances of being diagnosed with cancer. One in three adults will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes and we are slowly discovering…

Lung Cancer Lung cancer is a malignant neoplasm of the lung tissue characterized by an uncontrolled cell proliferation. It is also referred to as carcinoma of the lung. This neoplasm arises from epithelia of the lungs, bronchi and trachea. Lung cancers can be of epithelial cell origin (carcinoma) or mesothelial cell origin (malignant mesothelioma). Lung cancer begins with inactivation of tumor suppressor genes or with activation of oncogenes. Carcinogens bring about mutation in the genes that…

tobacco particles. While certain areas such as work, secondary, and post-secondary buildings may have signs saying no smoking allowed, people still violate it.This is due to the fact that even if they were charged fines they can easily pay it back. Thus, awareness must be increased by educating the public through the schooling systems. By incorporating the effects of smoking and secondhand smoking into the curriculum change can be made. Putting this in the education system increases awareness…