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CANCER
Over 100’s types of cancers identified, the classification is narrowed down to which cell is affected. Cells are organized into two groups; benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous). To tell if you have malignant cancer is when cells grow abnormally and doesn’t die usually forming a tumor, an increased lump that is either solid or fluid-filled. Also, no matter which specific cancer is involved, aggressive cancer always invades other parts of the body including; attacking itself (autoimmune), affecting other lymph nodes in surrounding organs, and expand to new areas. Additionally, the four stages of cancer are: ‘in situ’, localized, regionally spread, and distantly spread. ‘In situ’ means where the cancer initially started, localized means growing to other adjacent tissues, regionally spread is when the cancer cells travel through the bloodstream to occupy neighboring organs, and distantly spread is harmful because the entire cavity is affected.
Of course, cancer is genetic like any other life-threatening disease, so a healthy, active lifestyle can prevent serious form of cancer. Also, carcinogens (cancer-causing) substances such as; gamma rays, UV radiation, tobacco, arsenic, etc. help aid the development of cancer. Another risk factors are; previous forms of cancer, HIV, and weakened immune system with chronic infections.
Diagnostics and treatment include early detection which is the best survival chance, options include; numerous scans, surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and gene therapy. Surgeries generally involve a biopsy that either partially or completely removes the mole, skin, and/or parts of healthy tissue to avoid future growth. The chemo, radio, and immunotherapies help balance the body levels again within months to years. Hormone therapy is to suppress the cancer-related hormones and gene therapy helps replace the damaged or mutated gene.
Overall, to prevent cancer do not smoke, where protective clothing when in peak sun hours (10-4pm), and go to your physician regularly for physical examinations.
Medical News Today (MNT): What Is Cancer? What Causes Cancer?
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/cancer-oncology/
NSW Government: What are the different stages of cancer and what do they mean?
http://www.cancerinstitute.org.au/patient-support/what-i-need-to-know/about-cancer/what-are-the-different-stages-of-cancer
Over 100’s types of cancers identified, the classification is narrowed down to which cell is affected. Cells are organized into two groups; benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous). To tell if you have malignant cancer is when cells grow abnormally and doesn’t die usually forming a tumor, an increased lump that is either solid or fluid-filled. Also, no matter which specific cancer is involved, aggressive cancer always invades other parts of the body including; attacking itself (autoimmune), affecting other lymph nodes in surrounding organs, and expand to new areas. Additionally, the four stages of cancer are: ‘in situ’, localized, regionally spread, and distantly spread. ‘In situ’ means where the cancer initially started, localized means growing to other adjacent tissues, regionally spread is when the cancer cells travel through the bloodstream to occupy neighboring organs, and distantly spread is harmful because the entire cavity is affected.
Of course, cancer is genetic like any other life-threatening disease, so a healthy, active lifestyle can prevent serious form of cancer. Also, carcinogens (cancer-causing) substances such as; gamma rays, UV radiation, tobacco, arsenic, etc. help aid the development of cancer. Another risk factors are; previous forms of cancer, HIV, and weakened immune system with chronic infections.
Diagnostics and treatment include early detection which is the best survival chance, options include; numerous scans, surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and gene therapy. Surgeries generally involve a biopsy that either partially or completely removes the mole, skin, and/or parts of healthy tissue to avoid future growth. The chemo, radio, and immunotherapies help balance the body levels again within months to years. Hormone therapy is to suppress the cancer-related hormones and gene therapy helps replace the damaged or mutated gene.
Overall, to prevent cancer do not smoke, where protective clothing when in peak sun hours (10-4pm), and go to your physician regularly for physical examinations.
Medical News Today (MNT): What Is Cancer? What Causes Cancer?
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/cancer-oncology/
NSW Government: What are the different stages of cancer and what do they mean?
http://www.cancerinstitute.org.au/patient-support/what-i-need-to-know/about-cancer/what-are-the-different-stages-of-cancer
INTERESTING...
PubMed: Cancer mortality trends between 1988 and 2009 in the metropolitan area of Naples and Caserta, Southern Italy: Results from a joinpoint regression analysis.
In Naples and Caserta, Southern Italy, the metropolitan area has grown from the last decade. Studies showed that primarily in males, the cancer was more predominant and scientists want to learn if the air, water, or chemical difference in the body are affecting the males.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24025410
NY TIMES: The Rising Incidence of Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer is making a come back from the seventies mainly in women. The thyroid,a butterfly shaped on the back of your neck, is accidentally found as cancer when regular check-ups are scheduled. Luckily, radiology and fine needles examine the cancer further. A small surgery or procedure is done to eliminate all evidence of the tumor if caught early.
http://www.nytimes.com/ref/health/healthguide/esn-thyroid-cancer-ess.html
Prezi: Ascites
If you have not made a prezi before, It is AMAZING in my opinion. In short, a web-based power-point. I created this in my senior year in Ms. Heyder's class.
http://prezi.com/mznsiqo7gshk/ascites/
PubMed: Cancer mortality trends between 1988 and 2009 in the metropolitan area of Naples and Caserta, Southern Italy: Results from a joinpoint regression analysis.
In Naples and Caserta, Southern Italy, the metropolitan area has grown from the last decade. Studies showed that primarily in males, the cancer was more predominant and scientists want to learn if the air, water, or chemical difference in the body are affecting the males.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24025410
NY TIMES: The Rising Incidence of Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer is making a come back from the seventies mainly in women. The thyroid,a butterfly shaped on the back of your neck, is accidentally found as cancer when regular check-ups are scheduled. Luckily, radiology and fine needles examine the cancer further. A small surgery or procedure is done to eliminate all evidence of the tumor if caught early.
http://www.nytimes.com/ref/health/healthguide/esn-thyroid-cancer-ess.html
Prezi: Ascites
If you have not made a prezi before, It is AMAZING in my opinion. In short, a web-based power-point. I created this in my senior year in Ms. Heyder's class.
http://prezi.com/mznsiqo7gshk/ascites/
SOURCES
- "What Is Cancer? What Causes Cancer?" What Is Cancer? What Causes Cancer? MediLexicon International Ltd, n.d. Web. 13 Oct. 2013.
- "What Are the Different Stages of Cancer and What Do They Mean? (Cancer Institute NSW)." News RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Oct. 2013.
- CRISPO, A., M. BARBA, and D. SERGI. "Result Filters." National Center for Biotechnology Information. U.S. National Library of Medicine, 09 Sept. 2013. Web. 23 Sept. 2013.
- SAYRE, CAROLYN. "The Rising Incidence of Thyroid Cancer." NY TIMES n.d.: n. pag. NY TIMES. Web. 23 Sept. 2013.
- Nadeem, Hira. "Ascites." Prezi.com. N.p., 14 Nov. 2013. Web. 18 Jan. 2014.
- "St.Ann & St.Mary Branch Jamaica Cancer Society - Home - St.Ann & St.Mary Branch JCS." St.Ann & St.Mary Branch Jamaica Cancer Society. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Sept. 2013.