Ovarian cancer

In Anna’s case her cancer had a genetic component, she had the BRCA gene, which makes people at a much higher risk of developing ovarian cancer (). Had Anna had the genetic screening done to see if she had the BRCA gene, she could have had other options, which could have resulted in a better prognosis for her. For example, she could…

My first thought when taking these tests were that I would be on the very low end of each scale. However, that is not the case. The first test I took was the Melanoma questionnaire. Melanoma is the most dangerous and deadly form of skin cancer attacking and killing both male and females in the thousands each year. Melanoma is caused by ultraviolet light from tanning beds and sunlight. The ultraviolet light damages skin cells causing cell mutations which make the cells multiply at a faster pace…

herbal medicines can help reduce the development and spread of cancer are nothing new. Many celebrities have pushed certain products for this reason as well as a healthy profit, this includes Dr.Oz as well. In a recent article posted on the Dr.Oz website, Funk (2016) claims that green tea can play a huge role in cancer prevention and depleting the rate at which numerous cancers spread such as: colon, liver, breast and prostate cancer. This would be one of the numerous health benefits that are…

Krystal Headen Professor Kaitlin Sidorsky Poli 201 1 December 2015 BLOC Cancer The breast cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, and colon cancer (BLOC) interest group was formed in September 2012 as an effective organization. It began when the founder, Krystal Headen was unfortunately informed that some of her friends and family members had been diagnosed with (remove either) breast cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, colon cancer, or the Kahler’s disease. Krystal spent several months building…

for the cures of ovarian and testicular cancer was given in 1978. Currently in cancer treatments, Cisplatin is one of the three greatest consumed antitumor drugs in the world. However like any other drugs Cisplatin has its own advantage and disadvantages. One of the main disadvantages is sever toxicity such as neurotoxicity, ototoxicity…

year around the US, thousands of people are diagnosed with different types of cancer and treated with chemo. Unfortunately, not every cancer facility gives their patients the privacy they are entitled to and the respect they deserve. After viewing the film Wit (Bosanquet et al., 2001), Dr. Vivian Bearing, a professor and scholar of 17th century poetry, is violated in many ways as she progressed through stage 4 ovarian cancer and up to her final days to her painful death (Bosanquet et al., 2001).…

The specific HOX genes help decipher the particular identity of the cancer cells. In the Journal of Ovarian Research, Zoe L. Kelley describes that during the early stages of development of the reproductive system, four HOX genes are needed. She further explains the specifics of each HOX gene’s purpose. HOXA9 controls growth of the fallopian…

CANCER CELLS VERSE HEALTHY CELLS The cells in our body are always replicating through the process of cell division known as mitosis. The cells growth is regulated, meaning that cell division only occurs when cells are damaged, lost, or worn out. However, some cells such as cancer cells lose control of cell division and reproduce uncontrollably. They lose their control of replication when the gene, in which controls the cell to stop growing at a certain point, is lost or not present. The figure…

Uterine fibroids .This is the most common reason for hysterectomy. • Endometriosis • Adenomyosis • Pelvic support problems (such as uterine prolapse i.e. descent of the uterus in the vagina) • Abnormal uterine bleeding • Gynecologic cancer-uterine, cervical or ovarian cancer • Severe bleeding after childbirth. A hysterectomy can be done in different ways. The choice depends on the cause for undergoing hysterectomy and the skill of the surgeon. 1. Abdominal hysterectomy -the uterus is removed…

diseases is cancer. When talking about cancer there are many consequences. Many people are affected by cancer; whether directly or indirectly. This disease does not affect just one specific population. Not only does this disease have consequences, it also has a huge economic impact. Since cancer is a disease that is really common there has been so much research done to find a cure. There are programs and studies out there that are being used to help reduce the number of cancer cases. Cancer is…