Oral cancer

Understanding Breast Cancer Dianna M Reyes Wichita State University Breast cancer is defined as the uncontrolled growth of breast cells. Cancer happens as a result of mutations, or abnormal changes, in the genes responsible for regulating the growth of cells and keeping them healthy. In a healthy individual, their bodies replace themselves. The new cells take over when the old cells die out. But in a patient with cancer, mutations occurred causing some genes to turn off and others to turn on…

The lungs are at great risk to respiratory problems and diseases. According to the American Lung Association, tobacco cigarettes are behind 90% of lung cancer mortality rates and over 80% of COPD mortality rates (“Smoking”, n.d.). COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and smokers with COPD suffer from lung diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Lungs have a structure of “branches”…

Chapter - 35 Cancer Cancer is known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a broad group of diseases involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invading nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the body through the lymphatic system or bloodstream. Not all tumors are cancerous; benign tumors do not invade neighboring tissues and do not spread throughout the body. There are over 200 different…

My public health concern is the oral hygiene of males lag behind that of females. This health disparity among the male community indicates that oral hygiene isn’t perceived to be as important to men as it is to women. According to BottomLine Inc. (et, al 2016), men are far less likely to schedule regular appointments to see the dentist compared to women. Men also tend to skimp on their basic brushing and flossing routines. Nearly nine out of ten of women brush their teeth two or more times each…

Another diagnostic method is a barium swallow. If you have this test, barium is prepared in liquid form. The doctor will then monitor the movement of barium down your esophagus with the help of X-rays. Treatment: Treatments for achalasia include: 1. Oral medications, 2. Stretching of the lower esophageal sphincter (dilation), 3. Surgery to cut the sphincter (esophagomyotomy), 4. Injection of botulinum toxin (Botox) into the…

Smoking and the use of oral contraceptives and non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are associated with the exacerbation of symptoms (DX & MGMNT). CD is diagnosed using multiple sources: There is a physical examination and history. Findings of CD may include a family history…

Cancer Cancer is disease of the body’s cells. Most of the time cells grow and multiply in a controlled way, however, if there in a mistake or interruption to the cell process making abnormal cells that grow and multiply in an uncontrolled way. Cancer is the word used to describe this collection of cells, as they grow and quickly spread though the body. Cancer can arise from almost any type of tissue cell, meaning cancer actually refers to approximately 100 diseases. In 2016 it is estimated…

Approach to Care of Cancer According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) “the number of new cancer cases will rise to 22 million within the next two decades” (U.S. Department of Health, 2015). Many children and adults are suffering with cancer. Families and friends need the resources and emotional support during this time. We can be a part of that change to make a difference in decreasing and preventing the chances of developing cancer by educating individuals on diet, physical activity,…

Cancer is becoming a second leading cause of death in our society. The expenses for diagnosis and treatment are overwhelming. People may deal with various challenges like; physical, social, emotional and spiritual. “Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells anywhere in a body” (What is cancer, 2014). “Cancer is associated with the alteration expression of cellular genes that normally regulate proliferation and differentiation” (Copstead & Banasik, 2013). Abnormal cells are called…

I am a strong believer that life is a gift and it is the greatest teacher to oneself and nothing can be a better way to use it productively than the path of science. My journey started from all the way from undergraduate has been a mixture of learning from various interdisciplinary fields. The skills of experimenting and practice are the two elements of my faith which built the foundations of what I still cherish are the long hours in the laboratory of my mentor Professor P Rajeswara Rao. The…