...In the past three decades we have seen a dramatic increase in cases of prostate cancer and other unfavorable issues related to poor prostate health. In fact, prostate cancer is the second leading type of cancer among males, affecting nearly 11 million men. In spite of the rise in prostate related health issues, treatment for these issues has remained stagnant, causing lifelong problems or even death. What is the prostate exactly? A part of the male reproductive system, the prostate helps with the production of semen. A small gland which is located below the bladder, it is roughly the shape and size of a walnut. Common health issues arising from poor prostate health: • Enlarged Prostate An enlarged prostate, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia...
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...University of Phoenix Material Research Plan Part 1: |What is your general topic or area of interest? | | | | | | | | | |Cancer | |What is it about your general topic that interests you? |My father in-law had prostate cancer | | | | |What questions do you have about the topic that you would like to|What are the risk factor for prostate cancer | |investigate? List them. |What Is Prostate Cancer? | | |What are the key Statistics for having Prostate Cancer? | | |What are sign and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer? | | ...
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...Final Essay Prostate Cancer Terry L. Miller COM/156 Sunday June 1, 2014 Amanda Kosmus Prostate Cancer Treatments, Breakthroughs, and Survival Rates By: Terry L. Miller It is almost a given that everybody knows somebody who has been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer, or will be diagnosed with it sometime in the future. Being diagnosed with Prostate Cancer is no longer considered a death sentence and does not have to keep one from living a long life. What if one were told that a new treatment was available to totally wipe out the early stages of Prostate Cancer? Would anyone believe it? Well they need to, because it is true and under clinical trials here in the United States. “High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound” (HIFU) will do just that. The (HIFU) treatment destroys cancer cells by heating them with highly focused ultrasonic beams. “Sipuleucel-T” (Provenge), is a treatment vaccine that has also been proven effective, and recently received FDA approval. These two treatments alone have advanced Prostate Cancer treatments considerably. In 1975, the yearly Prostate Cancer diagnosis rate for new cases was 94 out of every 1000,000 men. The rate in which they died in the same year, was 31 men dying out of every 1000,000. Let us move forward to the year of 2007. In 2007, the yearly Prostate Cancer rate for new cases was 166 out of every 100,000. Also in 2007, the...
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... Prostate Cancer In the year 2013 there have been 238,590 new cases and 29,720 deaths in the United States from men receiving Prostate Cancer. Prostate Cancer is a serious disease that is treatable and preventable. The cancer is a disease that is not taken seriously and most men feel that they could get the disease. Men can receive Prostate Cancer many different ways at any given moment. In this research paper I will discuss Prostate Cancer treatment, symptoms of Prostate Cancer, genetics of Prostate Cancer, and the statistics Prostate Cancer has many ways to cure the disease and many different ways to possibly treat the disease on a day to day basis if not cured. Some treatments are standard and some are tested in clinical trials. Treatments that are tested in a clinical trial are researched to help improve current treatments or obtain information on newly tested treatments for all patients. There are many different ways to treat prostate cancer such as radiation therapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, biologic therapy and radical prostatectomy. Radiation therapy is a treatment that uses high energy x-rays or different types of radiation to kill cancer cells. The way that radiation therapy is given depends on the type of cancer and stage of the cancer is being treated. Most men that are treated with radiation therapy for prostate cancer will have an increased risk of having bladder, rectal cancer, and urinary problems...
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...Running Head: THE HEALTH BELIEF MODEL, AND PROSTATE CANCER What is the Impact of the New Prostate Cancer screening guidelines on Black Men? And The Health Belief Model Calvin Sneed Marymount University August 1st 2014 Introduction Prostate cancer is a highly prevalent disease with an estimate of 30,000 deaths and 233,000 new cases predicted for the United States in 2014 (ACS, 2014). It is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men but is highly survivable if diagnosed correctly. In fact, the American Cancer Society (2014) has stated the relative five and ten year survival rates for the disease are 100 percent and 99 percent respectively. These figures indicate the importance of early detection screenings like the Prostate Specific Antigen test (PSA) and the Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) in regards to surviving the disease. “Since using early detection tests for Prostate Cancer became relatively common in the United States (about 1990), the prostate cancer death rate has dropped” (ACS, 2014). However, there has been a contentious debate in recent years involving many organizations on the adequacy of these early detection measures (American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2013). Controversy stems from studies like the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian (PLCO) cancer screening trial. The early research from this study indicated there was no evidence of a mortality benefit in having an annual PSA screening done (Andriole, Crawford, Grubb, Buys...
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...Information Counseling for Patients with Prostate Cancer” Laura Laughbaum, SN Lake Superior State University Abstract This paper is an academic critique of an article written by Colella and Gejerman (2013) titled: “Survivorship Health Information Counseling for Patients with Prostate Cancer.” The authors undertook a research study to examine whether specialized discharge education counseling increased prostate cancer patients satisfaction with their care and education related to their chronic health problems after radiation therapy. My examination systematically focuses on specific aspects of the article in terms of process and validity of research methods and results. I have attempted to develop a cohesive and unified explanation which not only expounds the particulars of the research but which also formulates a clear interpretation of that research throughout. I suggest that the lack of communication of the researchers in this article about their methods of sample selecting and data analysis greatly reduces the validity and generalizability of their findings. Critique of Colella & Gejerman’s Study “Survivorship Health Information Counseling for Patients with Prostate Cancer” In their article, “Survivorship Health Information Counseling for Patients with Prostate Cancer,” (Colella & Gejerman, 2013) outline a quasi-experimental research design involving two sample groups...
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...BSE631 TermPaper Vidur Kumar (Y8560) Obesity and cancer – linked to what level? Abstract – Obesity today is a major health issue in populations across the globe. The lifestyle changes occurring in the 21st century have resulted in ‘abundance’ of all things – including that of visceral fat in all age‐groups across the globe. There are many health‐conditions already linked with obesity – such as diabetes, high‐blood‐pressure, congestive heart‐failure, reproductive complications, etc – but, could being obese make one susceptible to cancer? Or possibly make for a worse cancer prognosis? These issues are addressed in this report, with references to many studies performed at the population level, and at the molecular level – attempting to link cancer progression (prostrate cancer), severity and occurrence, with symptoms of obesity – such as visceral fat, adipokine levels, etc. Focusing primarily on the adipokine levels in obese (cancer/non‐cancer) patients, in vitro tumour culture studies and data from prostrate/breast cancer patients – this report aims to hint at a possible mechanism which underlies cancer progression on the basis of the data from above studies and explain how obesity as a condition, fits in the mechanism of tumor progression. Introduction to obesity – The first aspect regarding obesity is the quantification of the physical condition called ‘obese’. For the purpose of this report (and for most of the studies referred to) – computer tomography generated measurements in the order ...
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...Vol 450 | 20/27 December 2007 | doi:10.1038/nature06385 LETTERS Isolation of rare circulating tumour cells in cancer patients by microchip technology Sunitha Nagrath1*, Lecia V. Sequist2*, Shyamala Maheswaran2, Daphne W. Bell2{, Daniel Irimia1, Lindsey Ulkus2, Matthew R. Smith2, Eunice L. Kwak2, Subba Digumarthy2, Alona Muzikansky2, Paula Ryan2, Ulysses J. Balis1{, Ronald G. Tompkins1, Daniel A. Haber2 & Mehmet Toner1 Viable tumour-derived epithelial cells (circulating tumour cells or CTCs) have been identified in peripheral blood from cancer patients and are probably the origin of intractable metastatic disease1–4. Although extremely rare, CTCs represent a potential alternative to invasive biopsies as a source of tumour tissue for the detection, characterization and monitoring of non-haematologic cancers5–8. The ability to identify, isolate, propagate and molecularly characterize CTC subpopulations could further the discovery of cancer stem cell biomarkers and expand the understanding of the biology of metastasis. Current strategies for isolating CTCs are limited to complex analytic approaches that generate very low yield and purity9. Here we describe the development of a unique microfluidic platform (the ‘CTC-chip’) capable of efficient and selective separation of viable CTCs from peripheral whole blood samples, mediated by the interaction of target CTCs with antibody (EpCAM)-coated microposts under precisely controlled laminar flow conditions, and without requisite...
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...Sonya Dakers Eng215 Strayer University Healths disparities in the African American community are nearly double that of any other ethnic group in South Carolina. The reasons may be lack of health care availability or maybe the lack of knowledge. Many African Americans have the mindset that what we do not know will not harm us, but what we do not know will kill us. It is important to realize that the need for prevention is great. Breast and Prostate Cancer screening programs, educational programs that show the effects of second hand smoke on our community and the importance of nutrition are desperately needed. This paper will argue the reasons why more African American faith based organizations should become involved in the health and well-being of their participants. The intended audience is Pastors, Bishops, Deacons, and congregations’ in general. Some believe that God made us in His image so we should not only focus on the spiritual aspect of worship but also on the physical aspects as well. A Pastor once said that an unhealthy member cannot focus on tithing or on God’s business because they are focusing on their own agenda. The African American faith based community must come together to eliminate health disparities not only to help their congregations to focus on the spiritual, but to become better people in an ever growing global economy. Recent studies show the effects of dieases on the general population...
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...dallas community assessment and analysis Community Assessment and Analysis of Dallas Pennsylvania Community Assessment and Analysis of Dallas Pennsylvania The purpose of a community health assessment and analysis is to identify a community’s assets and issues in regards to its environment, social structure and population (Dreher, Shapiro, & Asselin, 2006). The community assessment utilizes objective data such as vital statistics and demographic data, but also encompasses subjective data that is obtained through a windshield survey and through the conduction of focus groups of community residents. Analysis of this comprehensive data, enables advanced practice nurses to identify the strengths and weaknesses of a community and design interventions to either enhance or help the community. For this community assessment, the Borough of Dallas, Pennsylvania was investigated using the community-as-a-partner approach. History Dallas is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Dallas was created by a charter granted April 21, 1879 from the land entirely within Dallas Township. The township had been formed in 1817 and was named for Alexander J. Dallas, who was the sixth United States Secretary of the Treasury (Epodunk, 2011). The local government describes the borough as the “heart” of the Back Mountain being that is it surrounded by other townships and boroughs. The Back Mountain is, a census-designated place consisting of Dallas...
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...Health Promotion Health promotion is defined as the activity and behaviors that help individuals stay healthy. These include reduction in stress, knowledge of nutrition, management, fitness and self-responsibility. By emphasizing on the positive aspect of good health, health promotion helps a person to build up assets that will keep up and develop his or her good health and perk up their quality of life. It colludes to the action a person takes when there are no indications of any illness to stay physically fit. In nursing, promotion of health is vital as it not only intends to provide knowledge but also influences and gives aid to people and groups alike so that they can be more responsible and be doing something about their physical and mental condition. It even plays a significant role in the development of individuals and groups which help the people to better maintain a good, healthy and comfortable lifestyle. Roles and responsibilities of nursing develop gradually in the improvement of health. Nurses have a significant role in promoting health, having educational system of procedures in the assessment of health and also preventive services. The nurses have to engage in the process of prioritizing sick or injured people according to the seriousness of their condition or injury, refer the patient to the respective medical specialist and also take part in case management activities. Nurses assist the patients in learning and adapting self care strategies and personal management...
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...for Cancer Patients Marion Ingram Strayer University ENG115 November 11, 2012 Dr.Jeffrey Kersh Developing New Drugs for Cancer Patients In this informative white paper, “Developing New Drugs for Cancer Patients,” I will be describing the four (4) major issues: economic situations, special needs (e.g. , health) of the population being served, process, and the benefits of the program. The main point of this paper is to inform the public that we are taking every precautionary step in working with FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to create a new drug that is affordable. There are many foundations and researchers that are raising funds in the aide of creating a new drug for cancer patients. The Susan G. Komen Foundation is one of the most popular organizations to take a step in raising funds to the cure and prevention of this disease. Developing New Drugs for Cancer Patients The first major issue I want to describe is the economic issue. Cancer has become one of the most deadly diseases of all time, yet researchers suggests that there are very good chances of improving survival. Billions of dollars are spent to develop a new drug. For more than 65 years, the American Cancer Society has been finding answers that save lives- from changes in lifestyle to new approaches in therapies to improving cancer patients’ quality-of-life. (American Cancer Society) According to Boyle P, Levin B., the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)...
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...Final Course Project This report was written to provide the reader with a demographic profile and a brief overview of the healthcare organizations, as well as informed them of the potential healthcare needs one might anticipate in this geographic area of Valley, Alabama. Not only that, it will also discuss the marketing analysis that will identify a specific proposed healthcare service for Lanier Hospital which is a cancer treatment center. It will also go in great detail about the overall marketing goals for the cancer treatment center that is being added to Lanier Hospital. It will also identify specific marketing objectives in the target market. Last but not least, it will make mention of the marketing plan that will give identify specific marketing strategies for achieving those objectives and goals such as, Product Strategies, Distribution Strategies, Promotion Strategies, and Pricing Strategies. After reading this information you will fully understand the marketing plan for the cancer treatment center at Lanier Hospital. Demographic profile As of the 2010 census the population of Valley is 9,524. The racial breakdown is whites 64.0%, Blacks 33.0%, American Indian and Alaska Native 33.0% Asian 0.1%, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1.2%, people reporting more than one race 0.1%, Hispanic or Latino origin 1.1%, and white not Hispanic 1.7%. When it comes to the percentage of education it is listed as High school graduates falls at 74.1%. The people amount with...
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...absent and adverse effects may be noted at doses lower than those observed in the adult. Endometriosis is a painful reproductive and immunologic disease of women characterized by aberrant location of uterine endometrial cells. It affects approximately 5 million women in the United States from 15 to 45 years of age and often causes infertility. The etiology of this disease is unknown. In a single study with a small number of animals, research has suggested a link between dioxin exposure and the development of endometriosis in rhesus monkeys. The severity of this lesion was dependent on the dose administered. Recently, a small pilot study to test the hypothesis that serum dioxin concentrations have an association with human endometriosis has been reported. No statistically significant correlations between disease severity and serum levels of halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons were found. These preliminary data, admittedly on a limited population, suggest that serum dioxin concentrations may not be related to human endometriosis. Human breast cancer is a major health problem in the United States. While considerable information is available on risk factors for human...
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...Changing systems of care will” (The National Academies Press, 2010, p. 41). Health care transformation has become a major focus in the United States. Implementing these changes requires a complete overhaul of the current system through changes in approaches, guidelines and direction in patient care. With the increasing amount of elderly entering the health care system, insurance premiums on the rise and health costs increasing contribute to this disparity. Individuals with unhealthy lifestyles such as drug use, alcoholism, and poor eating habits also drive health care costs higher. The meaning of “health promotion” has been defined as helping people to change their lifestyles and enable them to move toward a state of optimal health. In a paper written by the U.S. Public Health Service in 1980, health promotion was set forth as a process that would advocate health and will likely enhance personal (individual, family and community), private (professional and business) and public government(local, state, and federal). The goal is that through support of positive health practices, a societal norm will evolve (Edelman & Mandle, 2009). As each individual goes through life, health promotion serves as a service that helps humans to be able to function according to their particular circumstances. Nurses need to be able to understand each patient individually based on their physical, mental, spiritual, and environmental factors. Social interaction with other individuals is to be considered...
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