Pancreatic cancer

Enchondroma is a type of noncancerous bone tumor that begins in the cartilage. While these tumors are not frequently cancerous, they can still lead to deformity and fractures of large or small long bones. Although the cause of enchondromas are unknown, the tumors may be either from an overgrowth of cartilage that lines the ends of the bones or a persistent growth of original, embryonic cartilage. Enchondromas can affect anyone but specifically affects patients between the ages of 10 to 20 years…

The world consists of different dreams, and sometimes people refer to a dream as a “green light”; one thousand people will have one thousand different dreams - some aspire to become a successful scientist and win a Nobel Prize while some simply devote themselves to the course of helping poor children go back to school. According to the novel “the Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Gatsby’s “green light” is the reunion of him and Daisy in the future. Although my “green light” is not as fancy…

Is it really the luck of the Irish or do they just recognize the importance of foods high in fiber? There really is no luck involved. It's an awareness of the overall health benefits of a high fiber diet. The most typical dish common to all of our March menus is corned beef and cabbage. Delicious, but enjoy it with a sprinkling of advice from Fiberlady. With all due respect to Irish culture and tradition, Fiberlady must stay true to her mission. Opt for high fiber foods. St. Patrick's Day is…

Edwards syndrome also known as Trisomy 18 occurs in about 1 out of every 2500 pregnancies in the United States alone. This genetic diseases causes severe development delays due to an extra chromosome. Down syndrome is also caused because of an extra chromosome, however the difference between these two is that Edwards syndrome deals with more medical complications and has a higher risk factor on the early months and years of life. It usually occurs during the sperm and egg formation. The disease…

How long does a Brazilian Wax Last? Brazilian waxing has become one of the most popular styles of waxing as it is found to be efficient and last for a long time. It is an intimate hair removal technique typically used to remove all the hair in the pubic area. This method allows both women and men to wear their swimwear comfortably as it gets rid of all the unwanted hair that can embarrass an individual. In most cases, Brazilian wax lasts for three to six weeks before the hair begins to grow…

end was finally in sight. Lance had endured; despite the seemingly endless rounds of chemo and the tolls it had taken on his body, Lance came out victorious. Not only had Lance beaten cancer, it felt like my entire family had. Just as Lance had endured the treatments and the illnesses, we had endured with him. For cancer doesn’t simply affect one person, but a family. His victory was our…

Crohn’s Disease (CD) is an inflammatory bowel disease that is chronic, relapsing, transmural inflammation of uncertain etiology that can affect any portion of the digestive tract from mouth to anus, but is predominantly seen in the terminal ileum and/or colon (Inflammatory Bowel Disease article). The name of the disease came from Dr. Burill Crohn, who first described the disease in 1932. Crohn’s Disease is part of a group called Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD). CD differs from other IBD’s in…

Henrietta Lacks at the age of 31 died of cervical cancer; however, scientists across the world were using her tissue for medical advancement sixty-two years later. The problem is neither Henrietta Lacks or the family after she passed gave consent to these studies that occurred for years. The HeLa genome provided many discoveries in the fields of cancer, vaccines, viruses, and cells in general. Henrietta Lacks and her family did not have the rights to potential earnings from these discoveries…

weak and unable to complete simple daily tasks. His doctors recommend a second round of chemo to keep fighting off this dreadful disease, but Abraham refuses. Abraham’s parents fully support their son in his choice of treatment. He is treating his cancer with an herbal remedy and follows an organic diet, known as the Hoxsey Method. The Cherrix family now faces court and medical neglect charges. Due to this, the Accomack County social services has shared custody of the boy. The agency…

stating it is a natural part that we humans have always needed. In health terms, darkness provides our bodies the ability to produce a hormone called melatonin. This not only helps us gain efficient rest but also reduce the possibility of certain cancers from developing. Risks linked to these like sleep deprivation, depression, and such have been linked to long exposure of light. By using medical research, Bogard is successful in persuading his target audience. Bogard also goes on to say that…