Pancreatic cancer

studied each biological system with increased fascination. I have always wanted to become a doctor but my diagnosis with cancer at a very young age put my plans on hold. One day I woke up with a lump in my breast and my family, with a heart-pounding race, rushed me to the ER to save my live. As a result of my diagnosis and the aggressive course of treatments to eradicate my cancer, my academic performance dwindled. With setbacks in my grades, I had to drop school to focus on my health,…

Genetic mutations have had a great impact on humanity. They have brought pain and harm to numerous people. Cancer is one of the most lethal diseases. Cancer finds its origin when a portion of DNA inside a chromosome is damaged, causing a cell to mutate. Then, the mutated cell reproduces multiple times and creates what is called a tumor. (Essay on Cancer:Virulent Disease). Afterwards, cancer cells break from the tumor, enter the bloodstream, and disperse throughout the body. In a situation where…

Cancer Cancer, is the leading cause of mortality in the world with approximately 14 million new cases reported each year and 8.2 million cancer related deaths according to the report by the World Health Organizations (2014). This paper is aimed at highlighting the case for Cancer by defining it, detailing the causes, symptoms, and the testing process, diagnosis, treatment and prevention methods. Cancer is a term referring to a variety of diseases that are characterized by the rapid and…

partially responsible for for putting a stop in the DNA damage through which cancer cells mutate and form into tumours. Brussels sprouts also contain a compound called chlorophyll in high quantity which is known for blocking carcinogenetic effects of cells. Brussels sprouts can reduce the risk of cancers such as melanoma which is a skin cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, and esophageal cancer. • Helps in building bone: Brussels sprouts are rich in Vitamin…

physical and mental changes. People that are severely obese are more likely to have obesity-related comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, depression, and sleep apnea, and those contributing to certain cancers including breast and colon. (American Nurse, 2013) A1 Pathophysiology Obesity happens when there is an excessive…

tolerance test (OGTT). This effect was observed possibly due to result of short duration of study. Furthermore the LUSO antidiabetic activity was tested in STZ induced diabetic rats. STZ is a diabetogenic compound, it caused diabetes by alteration in pancreatic β cells DNA leads to apoptosis. It also generate very toxic free radical peroxinitrate, damages the cell integrity. LUSO (3ml/kg) exhibited significant reduction in blood glucose and glycated haemoglobin level as compared with diabetic…

PDAC biomarker identification and validation. Biomarkers in ex vivo expanded CTCs will be recognized by stringent statistical analysis and subjected to further characterization in three studies. First, we will confirm the association of biomarkers with CTCs and CTC-PDX models. Second, the biomarkers will be validated for correlation with clinical PDAC metastasis and therapeutic resistance. Finally, we will retrospectively test the application of selected biomarkers in PDAC diagnosis, treatment…

Last Lecture An Irish proverb states, “You cannot read a book without learning something”. This is true in many ways, especially in The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch. Randy Pausch was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer before he started writing his book.. The book is a collection of stories that the author wrote in order to teach the reader lessons that could help them in life. I learned things not only through his stories, but also through the way he reacted to his diagnoses and…

Atherosclerosis is when one's arteries, the blood vessels that carry oxygen and other nutrients from one's heart to the rest of their body, become thick and stiff; resulting in the occasional restriction of blood flow to their organs and tissues. Symptoms normally do not appear if it is a mild case. A moderate to severe case has different symptoms depending on where the affected arteries are located. When located in the heart arteries one might experience chest pains or chest pressure, but if…

What are your precious lessons in your life? I received unforgettable lessons from a book which is The last lecture by Randy Pausch. He was a professor of the Carnegie Mellon University, and he was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer, so through his book, he hoped people to fulfill their dreams. As his hope, I got in touch with his stories and among them, the things that especially I want to tell you, are “Don’t complain, Just Work harder”, “Never give up” and “All you have to do is ask.”…