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    Prostate Cancer Report

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    matter.The form of cancer in which I chose to cover was Prostate Cancer. Prostate cancer is a result of cells in a male prostate gland to rapidly. The prostate is located inferior to the bladder and is anterior to the rectum. The size of the prostate varies in size according to the age of the male although it tends to be larger in size if the male is older. The prostate is also an aid in the production of semen as it secretes it prostate fluid and helps eject the fluid through the urethra…

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    Often times while watching television or listening to the radio, a company will advertisement a product. Whether the product be an engaging toy, an effective cleaning chemical, or a new wonder drug, at the very end of the advertisement there is most always a disclaimer. “This toy is not safe for children under three years old” and “do not use this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding” are among the more popular sayings. The reason for the latter disclaimer is likely due to the advertised…

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    activity and ability to govern drug resistance and tumorigenicity. Furthermore, inferred drug combinations will be analyzed using RNA sequencing of treated tumors for their synergistic action and potential benefits for patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer. Approach…

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    Dual PET/CT Scanner

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    Without a doubt, it is clear that a dual PET/CT scanner has greater sensitivity and specificity in accurately detecting malignant pulmonary nodules, than CT or PET alone. Gould, Fisher, Yi and Chang at al. confirm this finding through comparative studies that assess the efficacy of each imaging technique. Merging the individual qualities of both a PET and CT scan, allows for the combined advantage of identifying morphological features, anatomic location and metabolic activity of the tumor…

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    Testicular Cancer Papers

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    Introuction&definition Testicular cancer Testicular cancer is Cancer in the male organs that make male hormones and sperm (testicles). Most testicular cancers start in cells that make sperm. These cells are called germ cells. The two main types of testicular germ cell cancers are seminomas and nonseminomas. Seminomas grow and spread slowly and respond to radiation therapy. Nonseminomas grow and spread more quickly than seminomas. Testicular cancer affects the testicles and it can spread…

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    injected into the area around the cancer in the prostate gland are known as “seeds”. The seeds are what cause the radiation to occur in the general area. The seeds are placed within a sterilized needle which then the needle is pushed through the skin between the scrotum and the rectum and ends within the prostate gland to begin radioactivity. There are two different types of doses for the therapy. The first dosage is known as a “high dose”. This specific dose will last for many hours at a time.…

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    from cancer among men is prostate cancer . The prostate is an organ that functions in producing fluid that protects and nourishes the sperm in semeni. It is located approximately at the base of the bladder in males. A growth of malignant cancerous cells in the prostate is called prostate cancer. If the cancer is confined to just the prostate, it is called localised prostate cancer (LPC). LPC is usually not life-threatening and can be cured by the removal of the prostate or through radiation…

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    https://www.themanlyzone.com/estrogen-blockers/ How Men Should Deal with High Estrogen Level Low testosterone level is a common issue, which most of the men face with advancing age. Men who experience low-level of testosterone also have access estrogen percentage in their body. If you want to control it naturally, then opt for estrogen blocking diet. This can complement the medication you are using to enhance testosterone. Elevated estrogen levels not only decreases testosterone levels in men,…

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    PET Scan Essay

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    A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging test used by doctors to check for the disease in the patient's body. This PET scan also can use to measure blood flow, oxygen use and can detect cancer, heart problems, brain disorders and another. PET scans use radioactive materials called tracers to find diseases in the body and it will shows how organs and tissues are working. Stacy Simon reported annual statistics reporting from the American Cancer Society shows the death rate from…

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    My heart pounded and i began to sweat hysterically. That honeycomb makes me feel nauseous. However, this affects 16% of people across our nation. Trypophobia is a phobia of holes that can be found almost anywhere or in anything. People who have trypophobia usually can not look at pictures or things that can trigger it without feeling scared, harmed, or violated in a way until they get help or start to practice therapy. Where can trypophobia be triggered and how do people react? Almost anything…

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