Radiation oncology

Chondroblastoma was first described in detail by codman in 1931 and so is occasionally referred to as codman’s tumo r. Chondroblastoma was first described as calcified giant cell tumor by Ewing.11 Chondroblastoma constitutes a very rare bone tumor entity.2,6 In most cases it manifests between 10 to 20 years. Chondroblastoma are typically centered in an epiphysis. Although they occur most often in the end of a major tubular bone, they can appear in any secondary center of ossification, such…

Overview: Achalasia is a rare motility disorder of the esophagus (swallowing tube) muscle, causing insufficient relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (a ring of muscle located between the esophagus and the lower stomach) to open and allow the food to pass into the stomach. So, people with achalasia face trouble swallowing food. Causes: The achalasia can happen for several reasons. It can be hard for your doctor to identify a specific cause. This condition may be hereditary, or it may…

Complications of male circumcision over 10 years: A single center experience. Abstract: Introduction: Circumcision is the oldest and the most commonly performed surgical procedure all over the world for religious, ritual or medical purposes. It is a relatively safe procedure with a low overall complication rate. The aim of the study is to review the complications of male circumcision and how to avoid. Methods: Retrospectively we reviewed our institutional data base for all males operated in or…

The commercial that I will be analyzing for ethos, pathos, and logos is about a Pfizer. Pfizer is pharmaceutical corporation and it is giving a powerful message to people that are diagnosis with cancer. In the beginning of the commercial, it shows a young man that is spray painting the city. Throughout the time he is spray painting, he looks over his shoulders. It’s all because he does not want to get caught by the police. The young man get to his home late in the morning. His mother looks very…

Pancreas Cancer While many different diseases are classified as cancers, pancreas cancer is considered one of the leading factors of death. According to the fact sheet provided by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in U.S, pancreas cancer is the 11th and 8th common type of cancer diagnosed in men and women, respectively. Silent cancer Almost all symptoms and signs of pancreas cancer are not detected in the primary stages when treatment is estimated to be successful. In contrast, pancreas…

the patient’s age and general health, and the likely outcome to his or her appearance” (“Skin Cancer Foundation”). There are many different treatment options such as, Curretage and Electrodessication, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Excisional Surgery, Radiation, Cryosurgery, Photodynamic Therapy, Laser Surgery, Topical medications, and even Oral Medications (“Skin Cancer Foundation”). Squamous Cell Carcinoma, is treated is treated using the exact same methods dependent upon the severity of your…

While listening to Callie Hill’s speech, my feeling during the time of her presentation included amazement with how strong this woman is. Notably, hearing stories about people diagnosed with cancer, such as Callie Hill, impacts my perspective since having a positive outlook seems crucial in the time a person is diagnosed with cancer. Additionally, I appreciate how open Callie Hill is when she elucidated on the matter of her breast cancer and breast implants, not to mention, her emotions during…

How are Phyllodes Tumors Diagnosed? By Jonas Wilson, Ing. Med. Phyllodes tumors (PTs) are fibroepithelial tumors of the breast, which are rare and present clinically as painless lumps. They are primarily found in women between the fourth and sixth decades of life with a peak incidence at the age of 45. Occurrence in men is extremely rare, but has been reported in cases associated especially with enlargement of the male breast due to hormonal imbalances. The rarity of PTs makes them…

Journal Entry 9 Kawasaki disease is a very rare disease that is typically found in children from five years of age and under. Kawasaki disease causes inflammation in the walls of arteries throughout the body(Kawasaki Disease). It is also known as Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, because it commonly affects a person’s lymph nodes, skin, and the mucous membranes. With this disease being so rare there is only about 4,200 cases a year in the United States(Kawasaki Disease Foundation). Although it…

Madonna laid her body down on stage to express her distress at the demise of David Bowie To express her distress, Madonna praised David Bowie, as she laid down, during her performance, on the stage and dropped her head in her arms.She declared him a part of her Rebel Heart tour, in Houston, Texas. Bowie’s hit composition ‘Rebel Rebel’ appeared as a picture montage of the late music legend. After her performance on the stage, a dramatic moment came when all of a sudden the Queen of Pop dropped…