Pancreatic cancer

It is my dream and ambition to find the cure for indomitable forms of cancer, by first building my knowledge and skills and then utilizing these towards the larger purpose. While pursuing my Master’s degree, I realized that mere acquisition of information was not sufficient for me and that I wanted a deep insight in my area of interest. Several factors over the past years have contributed towards the goal. My achievements and credentials give me the confidence that I will be able to perform as…

D. in Pharmacology. During my graduate years of study, I am interested in cancer treatment research. . The well-known treatment of Chemotherapy for cancer can be considered poisonous. It can be toxic because although it destroys the cancerous cells, it also destroys the healthy cells, causing patients to feel ill, have loss of hair, and other harsh side effects. I am specifically interested in finding safer drugs for cancer patients.…

Ovarian cancer affects the two small, almond shaped organs located in the deep regions of the abdomen (NCI, 2008). These are found on each side of the uterus. Ovarian cancer is very hard to detect in early stages. Ovarian cancer is harder to detect than breast cancer because of its location and symptoms. This cancer is often not caught early and can be deadly. Ovarian cancer has the highest mortality rate of all female cancers; greater than 50% of the women diagnosed with ovarian cancer die…

office, all that I could think about was if the cancer was benign or malignant. The nurse in the office called my name and instantly, my heart started palpitating and my palms started to sweat. I walked towards the private rooms staring blankly at the floor the entire time. The first sight of the doctor’s wide smile made me anxious for the results. “Benign,” he said. I instantly jumped in the air and thanked my God that I didn’t have a malignant cancer in my skin. The lab tests were conducted…

Cancer has a major impact on society in the United States and across America. In 2016 an estimated 1,685,210 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States and 595,690 will die from the disease. The most common cancers in 2016 are projected to be Breast Cancer, lung and bronchus cancer, prostate cancer, colon and rectum cancer, bladder cancer, melanoma of the skin, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, thyroid cancer, kidney and renal pelvis cancer, leukemia, endometrial cancer, and pancreatic…

For the majority of cancers, lifestyle factors and environmental exposures become the major risk factors. An estimated 30 to 40 percent of cancers are influenced by diet. Diet patterns that emphasize fat, meat, alcohol, and excess calories and that minimize fruits and vegetables can cause cancer. Such constituents of the diet relate to cancer in several ways. Foods or their components may cause or promote cancer. Additionally, foods or their components may protect against cancer. Certain dietary…

world have suffered from cancer. This disease has caused many people to lose their life or even their loved one’s life. Researchers have done many studies to try and tackle this deadly infection, but everything they have tried has either caused cancer to progress or come back. For instance, for decades researchers have been using chemotherapy to target cancer cells. Though chemotherapy is suppose to kill toxic cancer cells in a certain area, it also harm the healthy cancer cells according to…

terminal illness who decide to embrace the finality of their lives by spending their last days at the Sacred Heart Palliative Care Hospital in Sydney Australia. Norma Andrews, Sandy Riches, Darryl Calver, and John Peart are all patients battling terminal cancer who, instead of enduring futile and hopeless treatments, choose to spend the last weeks and months of their lives engaging in uplifting activities and being surrounded by their family and friends. Although their stories are portrayed as…

waiting room, the surgeon proceeds towards me with a sober, yet compassionate, look and states, “Your mother is in recovery right now, resting, and you will be able to see her soon. I am sorry to tell you this, but your mother has stage IV pancreatic cancer.” Feeling like I have been kicked in the stomach, I maintain my composure and ask, “What are our next…

In this paper I will summarize the main point of this article by Genetic literacy Project. This article from Genetic literacy project summarizes the main points from a report on Onarstechnica. The main point of this article is our Genetics can be linked to depression, your character, and wellbeing. “Evidence of genetic and biological causes for mental illnesses may help to fight the stigma that often accompanies them. On the other hand, certain researchers have suggested that a focus on…