Category: Cancer
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Cancer Patients’ Late Admission to a Hospice
Table of Contents A Comparison of Research Questions A Comparison of Sample Populations A Comparison of the Limitations of The Study Recommendations for Further Research References Hospice provides essential psychosocial and supportive care to people at the end of life (EOL). Timely access to multidisciplinary hospice care services for cancer patients will allow patients to…
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Prostate Cancer Among Blacks in Maryland: Public Health Initiative
Table of Contents Abstract The Need for the Public Health Initiative Macroeconomic vs. Microeconomic Program Public vs. Private Good Financing Source Effect on Supply and Demand of Public Health Services References Abstract African American men are at greater risk of developing malignant prostate tumors than Hispanics or white men are. This risk factor necessitates the…
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Cancer: Causes, Diagnostic and Treatment
Anon. (2008). Eating hints for cancer Patients: before, during, and after treatment. Web. This journal outlines the dietary patterns which can be used to reduce the risk of cancer and other diseases. It provides tables of how people should add proteins, ways to add calories, quick easy snacks that help people to gain appetite and…
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Cancer Terminology and Characteristics
Table of Contents Definitions Tumor Types Cancer Origins Clinical Manifestation, Diagnosis, and Treatment Reference Definitions Cancer is a result of abnormal cell division, growth, and invasion of other tissues. Neoplasm is a new growth that results in tumor formation. Tumors can be benign and malignant. Before diving into the field of cancer biology, it is…
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Financing of Public Health Initiative on Prostate Cancer
Abstract Public health care professionals are involved in policy implementation at various stages in public-run health facilities. It is important they acquire skills that can help them implement these policies effectively. In addition, being accountable and efficiently managing resources within their control can contribute to the prudent use of public resources falling under their mandate.…
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Case Study for a Patient With Cancer
There are several home care services available for individuals with cancer (American Cancer Society, n.d.); out of these, Julia Morales may be expected to use the services of a registered nurse who would assess the care needs of the patient and create a care plan (possibly in collaboration with physicians), as well as of a…
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Colorectal Cancer Development Due to Dietary Habits
Table of Contents Introduction Psychometric Properties of Testing Results Discussion Conclusion References Introduction A fundamental research interest of the present dissertation was to run a pilot test on a small sample (more than thirty participants) to assess the possibility of using questionnaires as a tool to assess Saudis’ perception of dietary habits as predictors of…
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Epidemiology: Lung Cancer Risk
Table of Contents Introduction John Snow Edward Jenner Application of the Epidemiological Methods to Current Public Health Issues References Introduction European countries recorded the 17th century as undoubtedly dangerous due to pestilential epidemics occurrence at the time. The Great Plague of London is one of the notable pandemics, which occurred from 1665 to 1666 (“John…
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Colorectal Cancer: Promoting a Healthy Diet
Table of Contents Methods Results Limitations Conclusions Reference Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a frequent deadly illness with no apparent etiology; colon cancer can affect women and men. Much necessary research is being undertaken to reduce the negative consequences of food habits by predicting and influencing health behaviors (Al Otaibi, 2018). The keywords related to the…
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Community-Based Health Education on Cervical Cancer
Table of Contents Introduction Maternal Health Cervical Cancer Risk Factors of Cervical Cancer Causes of Cervical Cancer Prevention of Cervical Cancer Encouraging the Target Audience to Take Action Raising Public Awareness Conclusion References Introduction Community-based health education boosts the knowledge of women on cervical cancer, its signs, and symptoms, and improves their cervical cancer treatment…