Neoplasm

Pancreatic cancer is the tenth most common malignancy, and is the fourth leading cause of cancer related mortality in both women and men in the western world. It is predicted that by year 2020 pancreatic cancer will surpass colon and liver cancer related mortality, making pancreatic cancer the second leading cause of cancer related death, placing it just behind lung cancer (8)(9). The American Cancer Society estimates 48,960 new cases of pancreatic cancer for year 2015, and is estimated that…

Neoplastic disease refers to excessive cell division, there are many things that can cause the formation of atypical bodies of tissue also known as neoplasms. A neoplasm can occur anywhere in the body and it is known as a tumor. Breast cancer is a neoplastic disease that starts in the tissues of the breast. Over the course of a life time, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Just like many other types of cancers, there are many risk factors that unfortunately cannot be changed no…

Cancer is the second most frequent cause of death in the world. Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells which can invade other parts of the body causing a neoplasm or tumor. Tumors can be either benign or malignant, with benign tumors usually remaining localized. (1) Continuous growth, prevention of programmed cell death, invasion of tissue, promotion of blood vessel constriction and formation of metastases are all characteristics of malignant tumors. Benign cancer does not present with…

1. In the novel, Trauma by Michael Palmer, one of the biggest emotional impact for me was in chapter two. When Dr. Carrie Bryant was administering Beth’s surgery to remove the brain tumor, she kept thinking to herself and her goal was to keep her promise. I felt sad but also proud at the same time because of wellness of the patient being described and Dr. Bryant’s will. The diction and details used to entail the surgical scene allowed me to really feel Dr. Bryant’s dedication to keep Beth alive…

The beastie boys influenced american culture by igniting the explosion of hip-hop. They did this by actually getting their sound into the mainstream of culture. They did this by having completely new and original content(other than the mixing of other artists beats into theirs), and had no problems with acceptance. After hip-hop became recognized, it matured, and a lot more groups starting making hip-hop. . By 1989 Public Enemy was working with The Bomb Squad, N.W.A. released “straight outta…

We present here an unusual case of desmoplastic melanoma recurrence with an atypical presentation involving the parotid gland with an intracranial extension. DM is a rare variant of malignant melanoma that accounts for 1%–5% of melanomas with a tendency toward local recurrence. Commonly, DMs appear in sun-exposed regions of the skin, particularly the head and neck area with a slight male predominance. The high incidence of local recurrence after excision of the primary tumor has been attributed…

Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) include a heterogeneous group of neoplasms that can arise from various neuroendocrine cells in many organs and tissues in the body. These tumors are characterized by their ability to produce peptides that lead to different endocrine syndromes. Many patients have nonspecific symptoms and can easily be confused. It is not unusual for patients to suffer for a long time before NETs are diagnosed, and almost 50% of all patients with NETs have regional or distant…

to Siemionow & McLain, 2006, nocturnal pain which is insidious, persistent, increases at night and awakens the patient from sleep and not alleviated by rest should not be overlooked and emphasis must be given in taking detailed history of any neoplasm or infections. 3. The best possible reason that can be given for the throbbing pain experienced by the patient will be the peripheral vascular disease (PVD). Patient has a medical history of both hypertension and hyperlipidemia for which he…

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.01 Background, Epidemiology, Etiology and Pathology Background: Bladder cancer is a common malignancy in the world. It ranks ninth in worldwide cancer incidence and it is the seventh common malignancy in male. It is the second most common malignancy of the genitourinary tract worldwide in male after prostate cancer. It affects men more than women in a ratio of 3 - 4:1 (1, 2). In Africa bladder cancer is ranked as eighth common malignancy in male (3) while…

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…