Category: Cancer

Chen, Juanjuan, et al. “Improved Photodynamic Anticancer Activity and Mechanisms of a Promising Zinc(II) Phthalocyanine-Quinoline Conjugate Photosensitizer In Vitro and In Vivo.” Biomedical Optics Express, vol. 11, no. 7, 2020, pp. 3900-3912. While focusing on the use and effectiveness of light in cancer treatment, this article describes how researchers have been keen to identify and…

Increasing the accessibility and equity in cancer screening solutions is extremely important. As highlighted by the change solution, some populations are unable to receive the needed attention due to being unfit to a certain number of arbitrary criteria. This problem is prevalent among many different group of people in American society. For men, the screening…

For medical epidemiologist students, establishing symptoms relating to a cancerous skin disease caused by Ultraviolet rays from the sun provides research and medication. American Cancer Association (2019) forecasts a possibility of 7,800 mortality due to skin cancer and lack of preventive care. Medical students can use these facts to establish possible protective medicines. The Cancer…

Table of Contents Introduction Prominent Aspects of Ovarian Cancer Current Data and Statistics Related to Ovarian Cancer Health Disparities Associated with Ovarian Cancer Prevention Strategies Contemporary Research and Clinical Studies on Ovarian Cancer Pathophysiologic Effects of Stress and Evidence-Based Interventions Conclusion References Introduction Ovarian cancer is a common gynecologic cancer worldwide, accounting for a high…

Table of Contents Proposed Solution Original Datasets and Sources Summary Table Pivot table The graph in Summary Table The graph on Pivot Table Summary References Proposed Solution Despite a greater understanding of cancer than at any other point in history, cancer continues to be a significant cause of death, mainly owing to the lack of…

Table of Contents Background Lifestyle Habits Physical Activity, Nutrition, Weight Management, and Tobacco and Substance Use Current Diet Trend Patient’s Achievement and Maintenance of a Healthy Lifestyle References Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a condition often so life-threatening that it affects one’s ability to breathe due to its effect on the individual’s lungs.…

Table of Contents Asbestos and Occupational Cancers Presentation on Carcinogens References Asbestos and Occupational Cancers In the video, WorkSafe hosts Dr. Paul Demers from the University of Regina for a discussion on asbestos and occupational cancers. Dr. Paul Demers has profound knowledge on carcinogens as he is Canada’s leading expert on occupational disease and is…

Table of Contents Introduction Summary Conclusion References Introduction The case study involving a sixty-year-old patient reveals him having urinary frequency and incontinence since having his chemotherapy that treated prostate cancer. Such symptoms are common post-chemo because cancer medications are quite severe and can cause significant irritation in the bladder. Since the DRE revealed an enlarged…

Table of Contents Abstract Project Description Project Logistics References Abstract Despite the impressive progress made over the past decades in addressing cancer, the disease remains one of the major causes of death. Moreover, cancer causes patients a tremendous amount of pain and discomfort. This paper considers the idea of incorporating alternative treatment options, namely, acupuncture,…

Table of Contents Introduction Pathophysiology of Disease Process Patient History and Physical Assessment Medical Management Nursing Management Conclusion References Introduction Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, partly because it is difficult to diagnose in the early stages (Chang & Kundranda, 2017). This paper presents a case study of a 72-year-old white male patient…