Radiation oncology

Having deep curiosities towards biomedical fields, I have been interested in learning knowledge regarding medical-biology, such as reading scientific magazines, and discussing the new findings with students and professors. Other than obtaining pure information, I think the most essential part that every biomedical researcher should have is the ability to conduct experiments and researches dexterously. Thus, I’m interested in UTP at Loma Linda University because this program can not only…

Human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) continue to be a leading topic to scientific discussions due to their potential medical advantages. Embryonic stem cells originate from gathering and culturing the cell mass from a blastocyst stage embryo developed via in vitro fertilization in specialized fertilization clinics. Human stem cells are great for utilization in clinics and research about the development of the human body. This work consists of identifying how undifferentiated stem cells become the…

There are 8 types of respiratory cancers: Lung cancer, Oral cancer, Mouth cancer, Tongue cancer, Pharynx cancer, Larynx cancer, Throat cancer, and Bronchial cancer. Lung cancer, also known as carcinoma of the lung or pulmonary carcinoma, is a malignant lung tumor characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung. If left untreated, this growth can spread beyond the lung by process of metastasis into nearby tissue or other parts of the body. (Wikipedia, 26 September 2015) Common…

noYes, men have breasts. This is a startlingly shocking fact for plenty of people, but in reality, men and women’s breasts are the same. And this fact means men obtain breast cancer, too. This too, is also shocking to most people. But spreading awareness about the symptoms, types and stages, treatments, and hard-to-believe facts of male breast cancer is essential. The symptoms of male breast cancer are what saves lives. But only if these symptoms are taken notice of and treated quickly.…

chemotherapy, radiation, and interleukin-2. There are some side effects, for chemotherapy the side effects are that the cancer cells can divide faster than normal cells. The chemotherapy drugs get those cells effectively. Unfortunately, the chemo-drugs also kill the normal cells. (Pietrangelo, 2017). Radiation although is does not have as severe side effects as chemotherapy it still has some side effects which include fatigue, skin reactions, and the most common side effects of radiation…

Atrophic Vaginitis is a pervasive condition amongst postmenopausal women in which the vaginal epithelium begins to thin and atrophy. It is associated with mucosal dryness, vulvodynia, dyspareunia, vaginal discomfort, and an increased incidence of UTI and stress incontinence. There is a correlation between a decrease in circulating oestradiol during the menopause transition and Atrophic Vaginitis. This paper outlines the effectiveness of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine as a non-hormonal…

Skin cancers are a major health issue in the United States, and so far the risk is only increasing. The article “Sunscreen and Melanoma: Is Our Counseling Message Correct?” by Margaret B Planta, submitted in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine November- December 2011 vol. 24 explores issues with counseling on sunscreen usage by practitioners and how the approach may be insufficient and possibly even increase the risk of patients developing malignant skin cancers. In this…

1 With right ASIS inferior in comparison to left ASIS and right PSIS with iliac crest superior to left PSIS, patient is having right anterior rotation innominate. While standing, patient will be leaning more on left side with apparent increase of right leg length and external rotation of hip. On assessment, patient may demonstrate weak gluteal muscles and increase laxity of sacrotuberous ligament. 2 Seated and standing forward flexion, and sacrotuberous ligament tests will be positive in…

Researchers have studied the epidemiology of cancer for centuries. Gastric or stomach cancer is a cancer that can start in different sections of the stomach. Different countries and regions have all shown fluctuating rates for stomach cancer during the past century. Until the late 1930s, stomach cancer was the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. The incidence rates have decreased by 1.7% for men and 0.8% for women annually from 1992 to 2010 (American Cancer Society). Still today…

STUDY TITLE A Randomized, Phase 2, Two-Arm, Open-Label, Multicenter, Study of Folotyn® (Pralatrexate Injection) with and without Oral Leucovorin to Prevent or Reduce Mucositis in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory (R/R) Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma (PTCL) BACKGROUND 1.a Defining Peripheral T-Cell Lymphomas (PTCL) Peripheral or mature T-cell lymphomas are subset of aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL) that comprise approximately 10-15% of all newly diagnosed cases of NHL in the United State.…