Sydney True Psych 471 Reproductive Cancers Assignment University of Nebraska-Lincoln Fall 2010 Ovarian Cancer Research Paper Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that is characterized by the formation of the cancer cells in the tissues of a woman’s reproductive glands‚ the ovaries. It is when normal ovarian cells begin to grow uncontrollably that this cancer develops into dangerous malignant tumors that can be found in one or both ovaries. There are three types of these cells that are
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BREAST CANCER Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women with most cases occurring in women over 50. In developed countries‚ around one in eight women develop breast cancer at some stage in their life. It develops from a cancerous cell‚ which develops in the lining of a milk duct or milk gland (lobule) in one of the breasts. If you notice any lump or change to your normal breast then you should see a doctor promptly. If breast cancer is diagnosed at an early stage‚ there is a good
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Cancer is the general name given to more than 100 diseases. Cancer begins as abnormal cells grow out of control although there are many different types of cancer. If left untreated‚ cancer can cause serious illness and death. The symptoms of Cancer vary depending on where the cancer is located‚ where it has spread‚ and how big the tumor is. Some cancers can be felt or seen through the skin - a swelling on the breast or testicle can be a sign of cancer in those areas. Skin cancer (melanoma) is often
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This digital source paper is primarily focused on the potential causes and the risk factors associated with melanoma skin cancer. Melanoma is a type of cancer or tumor that begins as a dark spot or area on the skin. The tumor containing dark pigment‚ which is very serious and dangerous disorder. It is also tending or likely to grow and spread in a rapid and uncontrolled way that can cause death. Moreover‚ melanoma skin cancer takes the highest risk between all other skin cancers‚ and increasing at
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Brief Background After World War II ended‚ most of Western Europe had been reduced to ruin. In an effort to protect itself from possible future invasions‚ the Western European Union (WEU) was founded by the following countries: Britain‚ Belgium‚ France‚ the Netherlands‚ and Luxembourg. When the city of Berlin was blockaded in 1948 by the Soviet Union‚ members of the WEU decide that a wider foundation of cooperation is needed-one that involves the United States. The United States and WEU formed
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What is it? (Cause) Osteoporosis - a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue‚ typically as a result of hormonal changes‚ or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D. Osteoarthritis - degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone‚ most common from middle age onward. It causes pain and stiffness‚ especially in the hip‚ knee‚ and thumb joints. Symptoms of… Osteoporosis • a loss of height as you age caused by compression in the spine or • experiencing
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Introduction Duracell is a member of the Gillette Company owned by Proctor & Gamble and is the alkaline battery market leader holding approximately 50 percent of the U.S. market share. Gillette’s overall goal focuses on the skillful marketing of superior technology to achieve worldwide leadership. The Duracell name means reliability to consumers and that is why their products are trusted by customers every day. They use the most advanced technologies to ensure that the power is there when the
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I. Introduction When you look in the mirror‚ do you like what you see? Most women with negative body images would answer no‚ and they are not alone. Body image refers to how someone feels about his or her own physical appearance. Women in the U.S. and throughout the world are under pressure to measure up to a certain social and cultural ideal of beauty‚ which can lead to poor body image. A distorted body image is influenced by factors involving puberty changes and society pressures that could lead
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Frankenstein Romantic novel by Mary Shelley Themes Anxiety about science o Natural philosophy (hybrid) [bunk!] Philosophical Religious Scientific  Fascination with electricity and magnetism Thought that electricity was the key to life  Intense interest in the origins of life Beginning to find fossils and pre-Darwin evolution Life and Death (see below) Romantic Triad Divine / nature / humanity Frankenstein is the opposite (upside down triangle)
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Autism - As seen By Team B Lisa Key PSY 340 Autism - As seen By Team B Autism affects 1 in 88 children in America today. In other countries it may be more‚ but only those with the ability to research and spread the word are accountable. While research and psychology on the topic have come a long way over the years‚ there is much more to be done. Researchers are looking outside the box to find factors that may contribute to those being afflicted with Autism. The known factors that have been
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