...The human brain is one of the most vital organs of the body. It is responsible for human senses (vision, smell, hearing, touch, and taste), speech, locomotion, emotions, memory, breathing, and personality. The different parts of the brain are the cerebrum, the cerebellum, the meninges, and the brain stem. The cells which make up the brain are the nerve cells and the glial cells (Srinivasan, et al., 2011). Any abnormal cell division in any of the brain parts can lead to brain cancer that can be of various types. The actual causes of brain cancers are still unknown; thus, there are many diagnosis and treatments of the disease that in their turn need improvement. Brain cancer can be defined as the condition when certain brain cells divide uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the brain. They can occur in both men and women of any age. Generally, brain cancers can be of 2 types: primary brain cancers and secondary brain cancers. Primary brain cancers originate and occur in the intracranial tissues of the brain. They generally do not spread to the other parts of the brain and remain confined to the region of origin. On the other hand, secondary brain cancer can cover the other parts of the brain from the region...
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...The brain is the human body's most mysterious and sophisticated organ, it is the central key of our intelligence, understanding and, emotion, along with our memory speech, senses and many more. The brain has the ability to control and shape a human’s life. Without it there would be nothing. Unfortunately there are more than 600 neurological disorders. Neurological disorders ADHD, Aneurysm ect, are some examples.1 One of the most rapid fast killing brain diseases today are the cancerous brain tumors. Brain tumors are one of the fastest growing causes of cancer death especially among seniors. They are the fastest growing due to an abnormal development growth of cells that have multiplied in an uncontrolled manner.1 Because brain tumors are located in the brain it is difficult to treat them. In recent studies scientists and researchers have found links to brain cancer and cell phone use. According to the National Cancer Institute the evidence is that using cell phones increases the risk of developing glioma, a deadly form of brain cancer.2 A Swedish study found that people who talked on cell phones for more than 25 years had triple the risk compared to those who used the phones for less than a year. However finding studies of cell phone and...
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...Cell phones and brain cancer Now a days everyone has a cell phone. People of all ages rely on their cell phone for daily tasks. How many times a person feels absolutely powerless without a cell phone? Which leads us to a very important question. What type of damage does the use of cell phone causes in the brain? The purpose of this paper is to explore if there is evidence that will link cell phone use and brain cancer. There has been a tremendous increase of cell phone use that is starting at a young age. This means a longer exposure to cell phones throughout life. Currently, people do not seem preoccupied with the idea of brain cancer. There are no reports of cell phone use decrease from consumers. People start using cell phone at a younger age every year. Middle school admission paper work requests student’s cell phone number to inform emergency situations, which leads to pressure to parent to get the student a phone. Some people are abstaining from traditional phone line service in their homes. Phones lines can be seen as waste of money since cell phone use is more prominent in some households. University of Great Fall’s library research data base was used to search for evidence that will link cell phone use and brain cancer. The keywords used where “cell phone use and brain cancer.” The Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Science reviewed total of 30 studies on mobile phones, all but one were case-control studies (Bayazit, Bayram, Pala, & Atan, 2010, p. 246). The...
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...One evening when the moon shined and the stars glistened, there was the shivering snow on the branches of the oak tree. Everyone was so excited to go make terrific snow angels in the shiny white snow in Detroit Michigan. One girl did not want to go outside in the freezing horrible snow. She wanted to stay in the searing, blistering, hot house all alone. That girl’s name is Xena. She wasn’t like any ordinary girl. She was special but in a good way. Xena had everything: a perfect life, a brilliant family, and a million dollar home. She was diagnosed with Brain Cancer but she was going to be able to live a long life till about 56 years old. Her family worked their butts off just to get the medicine she needs for her. Xena was their good luck...
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...“Study: cell phone-brain cancer link inconclusive” (Jordans, 2010) a major international study into the link between cell phone use and two types of brain cancer has proved inconclusive, according to a report due to be published in a medical journal Tuesday. A ten year survey of almost 13,000 participants found most cell phone use didn't increase the risk of developing meningioma — a common and frequently benign tumor — or glioma — a rarer but deadlier form of cancer. There were suggestions that excessive usage of cell phones can cause brain cancer. Researchers also looked at the effects of using handsfree devices during calls or the risk of having cell phones in a pocket or next to the bed. Cell phones beam radio-frequency energy that can penetrate the brain's outer edge, raising questions about cancers of the head and neck, brain tumors or leukemia. Most research has found no risk, but a few studies have raised questions. While U.S. health officials insist the evidence shows no real reason for concern, they don't give the phones a definitive clean bill of health, either, pending long-term data on slow-growing cancers. The authors acknowledged possible inaccuracies in the survey from the fact that participants were asked to remember how much and on which ear they used their mobiles over the past decade. The authors said further investigation is necessary before they can conclude with certainty that there is no link between cell phone radiation and brain cancer, partly because people's...
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...Cell Phones Do Not Cause Brain Cancer Abstract The effects of cellular phone use were examined with the attempt to find a correlation between increased brain cancer and increased cell phone use. Over the last 20 years, cellular phone use has become the primary form, and in many cases the only form, of communication. These devices use radio frequency technology to transmit and receive communications. There has been controversy around whether or not these radio frequency signals cause cancers in the brain when the devices are used and placed directly on the head. Multiple studies have not been able to prove a direct correlation between the use of cellular phones and brain cancer. Keywords: cellular phones, cancer, brain, radio frequency Cellular Phones Do Not Cause Brain Cancer Cellular phones became widely popular in the early 1990’s and have become a mainstream necessity to most people today. Many people now use cellular phones as their primary or only form of communication with most households abandoning traditional landline telephony. Technology has also evolved at such a tremendous pace that the majority now uses cellular devices as not only phones, but as computers as well. With the increased demand and the ability for manufacturers to reduce costs, these devices have also become more accessible and important to people of all ages, with the majority of users “in the age range of 18 to 49” (Anderson, 2015). As of 2014, “it is estimated that there are almost...
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...Justin Thomas Research Paper ENGL 1302 P. K. Muana 3 January 2012 “Radiation and Cancer: The Connection between Cell Phone Use and Brain Cancer” According to a Baltimore neurologist, Christopher J. Newman, Motorola is the cause a life frightening tumor that has developed overtime in his brain. Newman sues Motorola for “a direct and proximate result of the defective and unreasonably dangerous condition of the relevant products” (Parascandola). The court system and scientist are feuding on the matter of using scientific data as evidence in court cases. The courts argue whether or not the data is applicable and reliable. Hence, the association of cellular phone radiation and brain cancer is still under dispute on whether there is a correlation in between the two. Worldwide there are over 4.3 billion cell phone users (web). This substantial number of cell phone users also causes generous amount of radiation to be generated. The radiation that is discharged through these devices is to as radio frequency (RF) energy. The measure of RF energy that is taken in by users is known as its Specific Absorption Rate or SAR. SAR is what researchers use to compare radiation given off by cell phones to cancerous tumors. Scientist research the amount of SAR that is exposed in different mobile phone models. For a phone to pass the Federal Communication Commission its SAR must be less than 1.6 W/kg (web). Researchers from CNET in 2007 did a study to show the quantity...
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...Bautista Jessa Chavez BRAIN DISEASES BRAIN CANCER * A disease of the brain in which cancer cells arise in the brain tissue. * Cancer cells grow forming a mass of cancer tissue (tumor) that interferes with brain functions; * Muscle control * Sensation * Memory * Other body functions Malignant Tumors -tumors composed of cancer cells Benign Tumors -composed of noncancerous cells Brain tumors -cancer cells that develop from brain tissue Metastatic Brain Tumors -tumors that spread from other body sites GRADE of TUMORS Grade I * tissue is benign * Cells look nearly like normal brain cells * Cells grow slowly Grade II * Tissue is malignant * Cells look less like normal cells Grade III * Malignant tissue contains cells that look very different from normal cells * Anaplastic- abnormal cells are actively growing Grade IV * Cells in malignant tissue look most abnormal * Cells tend to grow quickly THE CAUSES of BRAIN CANCER * Individuals with risk factors; * Oil refinery job * Chemist * Embalmer * Rubber-industry worker * Families have several members with brain cancer, though, hereditary aspects has not yet been proven * Other risk factors (not yet proven); * Smoking * Radiation exposure * Viral infection (HIV) NOTE: There is no good evidence that brain cancer is contagious, caused by...
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...is that running is beneficial to health. Running can reduce anxiety, prevent cancer and promote brain plasticity. Running is beneficial for reducing anxiety. This is also the reason why some people under stress select running. Some people who are under great stress feel relax and release tension after running. They seem to forget the stress that they had before. Landers who conducts analyses about anxiety, points out that “Running or other exercise are associated with reductions in anxiety, but only for aerobic forms of exercise” (A Meta-Analysis). The aerobic forms of exercise have characteristics of low intensity, having rhythm, no interruption and lasting for a long time. People running under aerobic forms will breathe normally and feel relaxed. Apparently, people running under anaerobic forms can’t breathe enough oxygen and will easily feel more tired. Maybe this will affect people to work or study. Each exercise has two aspects. If people run in error way it will not be benefit for health. In contrast, people run properly will achieve reducing anxiety. Another benefit in relation to running is to prevent cancer. Recent years, people who have cancer have accounted for a large proportion. There are many reasons causing cancer, such as eating an unhealthy diet, working pressure and lack of sleep. Lack of exercise is an important reason causing cancer. People lack of exercise are easier to get cancer risk. However, if people insist on running or other healthy...
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...association, elevated stress levels, being sleep deprived, consuming towering amount of empty calories found in the increased amount of fast food restaurants. While fast food can be fast, premixed and an inexpensive food right around the corner that can save time, it not worth the chances of becoming overweight. As to more restaurants, the amount of local fresh food in grocery stores has increased in price, due to global climate change and not only that but decreases in the location in public axis. All of these contribute to obesity in America and around the world. So obesity has indeed increased over the years. By 2030 there will be 6 million cases of diabetes, 5 million cases of heart disease and stroke and 4 hundred thousand cases of cancer. Not only that, but today's generation will have a fewer life except than their parents. Leaving the Obesity Epidemic in...
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...sentence for those diagnosed with it. Choriocarcinoma (GTD) is primarily found in women during their childbearing years however it has been diagnosed in men as well. This paper will concentrate on the causes, risk factors, and forms of treatment in women. Doctors have no exact explanation for the development of Choriocarcinoma (GTD), though there are many risk factors. Some of the leading causes are an ectopic pregnancy where the fetus starts development in the fallopian tube. According to Goldstein and Berkowitz (2004b) the development of Choriocarcinoma in the beginning stages of a pregnancy where the fetus develops only partially or not at all happens in about 50 percent of women who have been diagnosed with this cancer (pp. 2347-2367). In these cases there can be a history of what is called...
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...Cell Phones and Cancer In today's innovative era of technological breakthroughs, we enjoy many benefits of technology, which give us the power to get things done faster, enjoy greater convenience, and have access to wonderful tools that improve all areas of life (Siepmann, 2004). However, there are many concerns that we are paying a price for these benefits-perhaps in the form of cancer. Major concerns arise from the fact that we are increasingly exposed to logarithmically increasing non-ionizing radiation from wireless systems, cell phones, satellite transmissions, electricity transmission, and other products. This paper aims to present a solid argument that cell phones, in particular, may be a cause of cancer. Researchers suggest that high power electrical distribution lines may increase the incidence of certain cancers (Siepmann, 2004). According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) (1990): “In conclusion, the several studies showing leukemia, lymphoma and cancer of the nervous system in children exposed to magnetic fields from residential 60 Hz electrical power distribution systems, supported by similar findings in adults in several occupational studies also involving electrical power frequency exposures, show a consistent pattern of response that suggests, but does not prove, a causal link. Frequency components higher than 60 Hz cannot be ruled out as contributing factors. Evidence from a large number of biological test systems shows that these fields induce...
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...was about the potential hazards that Cellphone snuggling may have. Although most people may not read the fine print on cellphones before or after purchase, there are some risks associated with cellphone snuggling. Research is showing that the radiation from snuggling could have a small connection with brain cancer. This could potentially be an epidemic because, as we know the United states has approximately 292 million wireless numbers in use, approaching one for every adult and child, according to the C.T.I.A. The C.T.I.A or The Wireless Association is the cellphone industry’s primary trade group. Although there has not been a general increase in brain cancer since cellphones arrived, studies show that there is an increase in brain cancer for people between the ages of 20 to 29 and a drop for the older generation. Some researchers have proven that radiation with the same frequency of cellphone does indeed cause brain damage in the DNA of rats. This research causes a big concern for Americans whose children are becoming cellphone dominate. The article states, radiation is proven to penetrate only two inches into the brain of adults and will reach much deeper into the brains of children because their skulls are thinner. So, it is up to us to find alternative ways to protect ourselves and our children. In conclusion, we recommend keeping a cellphone out of close proximity to the head or body, by using wired headsets or the phone’s speakers. We should encourage children and...
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...Body A. Background Information iii. “Carcinogen.” Wikipedia. iv. “Cancer.” Wikipedia. B. Opposing Perspectives v. Schorr, Andrew. "Interview with Amie Blanco: Hereditary Colon Cancer." vi. Joe Chemo. Image. vii. Phillips, Gavin.“Interview with Dr. Burzynski.” C. Thesis + Support viii. Holistic vs. Medical treatment: medical treatment seems to be a better shot at surviving. ix. Kelly. “Adenoma/Glioblastoma multiforme/Anaplastic astrocytoma/Glioma Cured.” x. Cousins, Emily. “Life after Treatment Can Be Almost As Hard as the Chemo.” xi. Messoria, Josie. Personal interview. 15 November 2012. III. Conclusion xii. Personal. Abstract In this essay the author discusses cancer, what causes cancer, holistic vs. medical treatments. The first part of the essay the author presents a piece of an interview conducted with a young cancer patient who was going against the grain and refusing treatment. The essay then goes into a personal narrative on how the author feels about cancer then from there goes into a great descriptive paragraph about cancer and carcinogens. Her thesis is clearly surrounding the argument whether or not holistic or medical treatments such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy are ideal in treating/curing cancer. She explains that there are some cancer patients who swear by holistic remedies, but there are also patients who would rather go through...
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...Thesis Statement and Annotated Bibliography Thesis Statement: Studies indicate that occurrences of adult and pediatric cancer in the United States are on the rise and are caused by increased parental and prenatal environmental exposures and both adults and children whose lifestyles lack a healthy diet and physical activity. Annotated Bibliography American Cancer Society (2014) Diet and Physical Activity: What’s the cancer connection? Retrieved from: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/dietandphysicalactivity/diet-and-physical-activity The American Cancer Society has been a leading organization in cancer prevention and awareness for over a century. They contribute to the fight against cancer in a variety of ways to include advocating and creating laws to prevent and treat cancer, investing in cancer fighting research, and helping those who are diagnosed with cancer cope and treat their illness. The information in this article states that there is indeed a link between cancer and poor diet and physical inactivity. The article provides several interventions and mitigating strategies an individual can take to manage risk of cancer due to a lack of exercise and heathy diet. This article is key in validating the second point in the thesis statement as a cause of cancer. National Cancer Institute (NCI) (2014) Cancer in Children and Adolescence. Retrieved from: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Sites-Types/childhood NCI is a part of the U.S....
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