Testicular cancer

case of Jack Armstrong, a 14-year-old who has testicular cancer which has been metastasized to his liver. Jack refused to undergo proposed surgery, even after knowing that he will probably die within six months without it. Jack’s parents are split on this issue, his father supported him and his decision, but his mother was against it. The questions in this case that needs to be answered are, is Jack mature enough to take a decision, regarding his cancer treatment and whether “mature minor”…

Prior to the serendipitous discovery of the first cisplatin anti-cancer complex in 1965 by Dr Barnett Rosenburg after studying unusual bacterial growth patterns, men with testicular cancer had limited medical options available to them with most of cases being fatal [1]. Results have now shown that, with an early diagnosis, over a ten-year age-standardised period net survival rate has increased from 69% in 1972, to 98% in 2011, in England and Wales [2]. Despite this breakthrough, cisplatin is…

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researchers need to be working to find a safer alternative treatments for children with cancer. Children are more likely have to severe side effects from radiation than adults because children…

Vinorelbine also known as Navelbine® is an anti-cancer chemotherapy drug. It belongs to a class of chemotherapy drugs called vinca-alkaloids; which can be categorised as spindle poisons1. Vinorelbine and Vindesine are semi-synthetic derivatives from the first generation of vinca-alkaloids; Vinblastine and Vincristine2. These original vinca-alkaloids were derived from dried leaves of the Madagascan periwinkle (vinca rosea) plant1. Madagascar periwinkle is also used in the treatment for diabetes,…

ABOUT CANCER Cancer can be everywhere and can be in anyone at the same time when no one knows it. Cancer affects people in different ways. Around the world today, there are many different types of cancer. All cancers have their own cause and treatments. Some of these treatments of cancer include chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. Some of the causes are smoking, drinking and sometimes eating certain foods. It is important to understand the different types, causes and treatments of cancer…

Cancer is an unusual growth of cells, also referred to as malignancy. Breast cancer, lung cancer, skin cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, and lymphoma are among the different types of cancer and symptoms may vary according to type. Tobacco use, aging, heredity, alcohol use, poor nutrition, obesity, and radiation or chemical exposure are the most common risk factors of developing cancer. Some of these causes are preventable, but others such as aging and heredity are not. Over time, several…

Case Study Assignment For: Mindy Colburn From: Catherine Aragona NRSG 10032 Mohawk College Case Scenario Seven: Preston Schmidt Preston Schmidt is a 22-year-old male who is diagnosed with cancer of the lest testicle. Preston is scheduled for a unilateral orchiectomy. Preston has had history of an anaphylactic allergy to latex and severe depression. Preston’s age, the type of surgery and his history of depression are taken into consideration to develop a plan of care so he may…

August 28, 1999 Dear Dairy, My Race against cancer was hard, but it didn’t stop me from racing. I didn’t just jump back into racing and win. There were a lot of ups and downs, however this time I didn't give the lows a chance to get to me. In 1999, I went on to win the Tour de France, but my victory over cancer has meant the most to me because of how it helped me develop as a human being. My When I was twenty-five, I was insisted to have testicular cancer. I was given an under forty-percent…

and energy gives nothing away of the tragedy that lurks in her past. She has a loving father, mother, and two adorable little brothers. Her real father, however, was stolen from her by a disease that is more common than some would like to believe. Cancer is a deadly disease characterized by the tumors made of cells which are dividing uncontrollably due to the mutation in the DNA. In the fight to eradicate this worldwide issue, one of the leading forms of treatment uses radiation to target the…