definition of cancer is the disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body. This disease is something that cannot be controlled, it comes whenever it wants. This is very deadly, because it impinges on normal everyday functions of the body. Cancer is the cause of death for over 7 million people every year. That is more than thirteen percent of deaths each year, which makes it the deadliest thing to mankind (Cancer). This ill written disease can take on multiple forms
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Liver Cirrhosis Jenna M. Keirn Institute of Technology Clovis Liver Cirrhosis What is liver cirrhosis? It is a chronic liver disease. By definition in Textbook of Basic Nursing ( Roshdal B. Caroline, Kowalski T. Mary) “ Cirrhosis is a chronic, degenerative disease of the parenchymal cells ( the normal architecture and functioning cells) of the liver.” When you have cirrhosis eventually it will get to the point where your liver can no longer do what it is supposed to do. If a patient
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story, I was interested to know more about the disease. There is a lot of research done on this disease in general, and in many areas of the body, but I chose to focus on osteonecrosis of the jaw since that went with our guest speaker’s condition and directly relates to my field of work. Osteonecrosis of the jaw is often abbreviated “ONJ”, and also called avascular necrosis, aseptic necrosis, and “dead jaw syndrome” in some literature. This disease takes action by disrupting the blood supply to the
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genetic testing for Huntington’s Disease provides the knowledge that might save lives. Huntington’s is a disease that affects the physical, cognitive, and emotional attributes of the human body. (3) It causes progressive deterioration of the brain cells. (7) It forms in the brain, specifically in the basal ganglia. The basal ganglia controls movement, emotion, and thought organization. The disease destroys the cells that are in that part of the brain. Huntington’s Disease is simply caused by genes. (2)
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environmental quality. They can catch the germs you miss and help increase the quality of the air you breathe in your home to reduce the risk of spreading illnesses, or breathing in contaminants that may be unhealthy for someone with a respiratory disease or compromised
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Tyshawn Garlington Mrs.G.Whittington English III 19 November 2014 21st Century: Testicular Cancer Testicular cancer occurs in the testicles(testes) which are located inside the scrotum.The cells begin to change and grow fast forming a mass or tumor. The cells also invade the bloodstream and lymph systems and spread leading to tumors in other areas of the body. Also it is not clear what causes testicular cancer. Doctors only know that testicular cancer occurs when healthy cells become altered. Compared
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Mitochondrial disease is a disease that is passed from mother to child. The altered functions of the proteins results in this debilitating disease. This disease is diagnosed in 152 babies in the UK per year and 778 babies in the US per year (Spark). Mitochondria are supposed to convert food and oxygen into life sustaining energy. When those mitochondria aren’t working properly, functions of the body which need a lot of energy are affected greatly. Symptoms of this disease may include loss of motor
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Introduction The bio-psychosocial assessment is an important document that develops a plan of action for all the work that follow in the clinical setting. Curtis and Christian (2012) mentions when assessments are conducted effectively, clients gain a better understanding of how they can play a role in their treatment process. Debb and Blitz (2010) noted that to aid patients in positive outcomes, clinicians must formulate a clear conceptualization of how a protracted medical condition affects the
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growth of noncancerous tumors in the nervous system. Unlike Neurofibromatosis type one, this form of the disease does not need an affected family member to be acquired. Neurofibromatosis type two affects only “1 in 25,000 people worldwide,” (“NF2,”) and is much more common in adults, rather than children, which is sadly a relief due to children having less of a pain tolerance than adults. The disease occurs when benign tumors evolve on “the nerve that carries sound and balance information from the inner
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Cancer, the word that everyone in the world is terrified of hearing but everyone has experience with. These days everyone has had a mom, dad, brother, sister, friend, or relative who has been diagnosed with some form of cancer. Some of us have been lucky enough to get to support our survivors while others are left with memories of those loved ones with whom they have lost. Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer that has led to the heartbreak of millions in the United States because
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