...Treatment to skin cancer Stage 0 melanomas have not become further than the top layer of the skin (the epidermis). They are generally treated by surgery (wide extraction) to expel the melanoma and a little edge of typical skin around it. The expelled test is then sent to a lab to be taken a gander at with a magnifying lens. On the off chance that malignancy cells are seen at the edges of the specimen, a rehash extraction of the zone might be finished. A few specialists may consider the utilization of imiquimod cream (Zyclara) or radiation treatment rather than surgery, even though not all specialists concur with this. Satge1 melanoma is dealt with by wide extraction (surgery to evacuate the melanoma and in addition an edge of typical skin around...
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...has many type but the most common type and dangerous is melanoma. Melanoma is not easy to know it by yourself because the symptoms are not always obvious . In this essay I will explain four steps of melanoma are skin biopsy, biopsies of melanoma that may have spread, lab tests of biopsy samples, and treatment of melanoma by stage . The first step of melanoma is skin biopsy .some doctors when he see the melanoma in a skin he take a sample of skin and sent to lab to be looked under a microscope .this is called skin biopsy .there are several ways to do skin biopsy such as punch biopsy ,shave (tangential) biopsy , excisional and incisional biopsy. however, every type of skin biopsy use in specific situation .the doctor will choose one depending...
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...too cold or too warm, protects muscles and bones from pumps and falls. Malignant Melanoma is the most life threatening and deadliest skin cancer in the world. Malignant melanoma develops in the melanocytes, and melanocyte give the skin its color, and it will be easier to spread in the skin. The melanoma in women mostly occur on the legs, while in men they are most common on the back. It can also form in your eyes in internal organs, like intestines. There are three types of malignant...
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...down the stage of skin cancer into two stages. The first one is local which is if the skin cancer is only affecting the skin. The second is metastatic which of course is if the skin cancer has spread beyond the skin. They also will classify them with the TNM system. T stands for tumor, N stands for spread to the lymph nodes, and M is for metastasis and this means that it has spread to other distant organs. Now lets get to the stages of Melanoma and Non-melanoma and what exactly they mean. FYI, the difference between Melanoma and Non-melanoma is that Melanoma is more dangerous as it is the fastest spreading cancer out there. It can reach all major organs and kill you within one year of its diagnosis. Its rare but accounts...
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...Melanoma is a type of skin cancer and is considered to be the most dangerous form of the disease. Although less commonly diagnosed than other types of skin cancer, melanoma accounts for over 75% of skin cancer deaths. Melanoma develops in cells called melanocytes that are found in the lower part of the epidermis, the outer layer of the skin. Melanocytes are cells that are responsible for creating skin pigmentation, or melanin. Melanin is what gives the skin its natural hue. As skin is exposed to UV rays from the sun, the skin produces more melanin as a natural defense to prevent or delay sunburn. Ultraviolet (UV) rays are major cause of melanoma. UV rays cause damage to the skin, including damage to the DNA in skin cell. This can lead to cancerous...
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...spot on my skin. While researching skin cancer and the treatment, I decided to take advantage of the online library through the college to ensure the information I received was valid. All articles used for this research are peer reviewed to provide confirmed information from recognized researchers within the field. Additionally, the articles chosen were all published within the past three years to eliminate the use of any out of date information. “Monitor your moles to guard against potentially deadly melanoma,” was used for the statistics it provided regarding cancer rates and who is found to be most susceptible to skin cancer. “Medicine; A Closer Look; Skin cancer takes many forms,” provided additional statistics as well as valuable information on differentiating from melanoma to non-melanoma carcinoma as well as diagnostic procedures. “Skin cancer: an overview of assessment and management” proved to be an extremely helpful article which described the various stages of melanoma as well as advanced treatment options. Finally, “Human biology: concepts and current issues” was utilized to provide much of the background and explanation of how the skin works and how skin cancer originates. In many...
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...Vemurafenib: A Potentially New Standard of Care? Vemurafenib: A Potentially New Standard of Care? Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer. Advanced metastatic melanoma, stage III or IV, has been incurable and relatively untreatable with “less than 10% of patients responding to traditional chemotherapy” regimens (PubMed Health, 2011). Progress in this area of oncology research has been very slow with the “average prognosis for patients with stage IV metastatic melanoma being 8-18 months” (Chapman., 2011). Proven research shows that the standard chemotherapy regimens don’t actually extend the lives of these patients. The standard first line treatment for late stage metastatic melanoma is dacarbazine (DTIC), used either alone as a single agent or in combination with other chemotherapy agents, and the effects have been minimal. The dacarbazine regimen usually shrinks the tumors for a temporary period, “about 3-6 months,” and then they begin to grow again. (Melanoma Skin Cancer, 2011). Recent research in the past five years has led to some targeted immunotherapy drugs like ipilimumab and peginterferon alpha-2b which have shown some promising results in helping to extend life expectancies for these patients. On August 17, 2011 the Food and Drug Administration gave some much needed hope to these patients with the approval of vemurafenib (Zelboraf). An orally administered targeted chemotherapy agent that has shown statistically significant results in “reducing the...
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...Drug Development for Melanoma As the director of the drug development unit in a biotech company we are always looking for new drugs to treat a variety of different cancers. There are many things that have to be considered when trying to get a drug to go from being an idea in a laboratory to something that can be used by cancer patients everywhere. The process of getting a drug development can be very lengthy. It could take many years and a lot of money before it could get approved to be used by doctors. In order for a drug to be developed it has to go through many testing periods. In order for a new drug to be taken by people, there must be an application submitted to the Investigational New Drug (IND) to the Food and Drug Administration....
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...Current research efforts- potential future develoments are being researched Because the overall incidence of skin cancer rates continue to increase, scientist continue to look for potential future developments for the risk management of cancer related to tanning and sunbathing. Researchers are currently looking for ways to decrease skin cancer rates and discover new prevention methods. Such areas include drugs, genetics, melanoma treatments, and potential vaccines.13, 14 Current research suggest that exposure to ultraviolet radiation as a young age are more likely to develop malignant melanoma.16 Based on the analysis of much data, individuals exposed to ultraviolet radiation at a young age are more likely to develop skin cancer.16 The...
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...Dr. Max Gerson Jamie Kays Charter College MAP 102 Abstract Dr. Max Gerson found a cure for cancer and many other degenerative diseases in the 1930s. Gerson Therapy is an entirely organic and vegetarian diet. This unique diet detoxifies the body and super charges the immune system. Dr. Max Gerson was poisoned to death in 1959. Dr. Max Gerson Dr. Max Gerson (18 October 1881–8 March 1959) was a German physician, that discovered the cure to cancer, migraines, tuberculosis, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, auto-immune disorders and many other degenerative diseases. He studied medicine at the University of Freinburg, from 1899 to 1906. Dr. Gerson started his first clinic in Bielefield, Germany. Dr. Gerson had started getting debilitating migraines while in school. Dr. Gerson was determined to come up with a cure, so he started with massive changes to his diet. Dr. Gerson removed salt, processed foods, fat and meat from his diet. He also added many natural supplements and a wide array of organic raw foods. Dr. Gerson had cured his migraines in a matter of weeks and stumbled upon the greatest medicine in the world. Dr. Gerson had started using his “migraine” diet to treat some of his patient with skin tuberculosis. He saw staggering results with the healing power of his diet. He had started to make subtle changes finding some things worked better than others. A renowned thoracic surgeon, Ferdinand Saverbruch, heard of the work that Dr. Gerson was doing...
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...a project cancer and dna oncology information system with numerous illustrations oη by okeke chika tochukwu Department of computer science madonna unversity, elele campus ©august, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS declaration ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� i dedication ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ii acKnoWledgement ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� iii aBstract ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� iv CHAPTER ONE �������������������������������������������������������� 1 introdUction �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 BackGround oF study ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1 oBJectives oF study ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1 scope oF the study ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2 JustiFication oF study ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2 statement oF proBlem �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3...
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...Rectal cancer begins as small clumps of cells called polyps. Although most polyps are noncancerous (benign), some become cancerous over time. Regular screening to find and remove precancerous polyps can prevent rectal cancer from developing. Changes in your diet and lifestyle — such as healthy eating and increasing your physical activity — can help prevent polyps from forming, greatly reducing your risk of rectal cancer. Colon cancerEmail this page to a friendShare on facebookShare on twitterBookmark & SharePrinter-friendly version Colon, or colorectal, cancer is cancer that starts in the large intestine (colon) or the rectum (end of the colon). Other types of cancer can affect the colon. These include lymphoma, carcinoid tumors, melanoma, and sarcomas. These are rare. In this article, colon cancer refers to colon carcinoma only. Causes Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Early diagnosis, though, can often lead to a complete cure. Almost all colon cancers start in glands in the lining of the colon and rectum. When doctors talk about colorectal cancer, this is usually what they are talking about. There is no single cause of colon cancer. Nearly all colon cancers begin as noncancerous (benign) polyps, which slowly develop into cancer. You have a high risk of colon cancer if you: Are older than 60 Are African American of eastern European descent Eat a a lot of red or processed meats Have colorectal...
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...person and a personal friend that works with me at my part time job. She is the Executive Assistant to the CEO. In January of last year, Debra Wheeler was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. She ended up having to have single mastectomy since the cancer was only in one of her breast. She then later had to have the breast the removed and reconstructed. The way they did it was take the skin and soft tissues from the belly and use it to reconstruct her new breast. Debra’s healthy body and her positive spirit helped her to beat the cancer, now she has been cancer free for a year. She is a very strong willed person and that is why I believe is the reason that she is still here today others have not been so lucky or gave up the fight too early. With this in mind, Debra has discovered along with many breast cancer survivors that the oral contraceptives for many years were a possible cause to the reason they were diagnosed with cancer. There are more than one reason has to why we should support breast cancer. Breast cancer is something that will or has affected us all in one way or another. I. Here are some statics on breast cancer: A. A woman is diagnosed with Breast Cancer every 2.5 Minutes. 1. Worldwide, breast cancer accounts for 22.9% of all cancers (excluding non-melanoma skin cancers) in women. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_cancer) 2. Over the course of a lifetime, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. (A...
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...Pre-Clinical Assignment Anita Mall Delaware Technical Community College Diagnosis Pneumonia: * Definition- Inflammation of the respiratory bronchioles and alveoli * Signs & Symptoms- Cough (productive or nonproductive), increased sputum (rust colored, discolored, purulent, bloody, or mucoid) production, fever, pleuritic chest pain, dyspnea, chills, headache, myalgia, and confusion in older adults * Assessment/Interventions- * Provide patient teaching and education on exercises (breathing and physical) that help prevent infection or pneumonia. * Have patient in Semi-Fowler’s or High-Fowlers position, especially during meals and drinking * Turn patient every 2 hours * Assess patient’respiratory status and vital signs every 4 hours * Provide adequate fluid intake * Administer prescribed meds (including oxygen) and monitor effects Diabetes: * Definition- (Mellitus) a group of chronic metabolic disorders characterized by inappropriate hyperglycemia * Signs & Symptoms- severe dehydration, hypovolemic shock (hypotension, weak and rapid pulse), severe hyperglycemia, shallow respirations, altered mental health status, abd pain * Assessment/Interventions- * Assess patient’s blood glucose before meals and before sleeping at night * Assess patient’s vital signs (especially BP) every 4 hours * Assess patient’s feet everyday * Provide patient teaching and education on the importance...
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