CANCER RESEARCH PROJECT By Chantal Deller Cancer is a group of diseases that are cell-related. In the event of cancer‚ regular body cells begin changing and growing in improper ways. Regular cells grow‚ divide and eventually die off. Irregular cells (cancerous cells) simply keep growing and divide out of control they don ’t die. Different types of bodily tissues are made up by different types of bodily cells bone cells make up bone tissue‚ for example. Because of this‚ the different types
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American Cancer Society‚ established in 1913‚ is a national community-based organization that is dedicated to fighting and eliminating cancer through prevention‚ research‚ education‚ advocacy‚ and service. The organization was established by 15 physicians and businessmen‚ in New York City‚ under the name American Society for the Control of Cancer. The name was changed to American Cancer Society in 1945‚ when the society was reorganized to recognize the new era. The symbol is composed of two serpents
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touched by cancer; through family members‚ friends‚ or coworkers. Cancer does not discriminate; it affects people of all races‚ genders and classes. It is caused by a DNA glitch. DNA is a part of the cell that directs cell reproduction and growth. Instead of allowing for the normal‚ slow growth of new cells‚ the impaired DNA causes quick cell growth and reproduction‚ which takes a toll on the body. Breast cancer is a disease that mainly affects women and it is the leading type of cancer by sex and
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The Effects of Radiation on Cancer There are both negative and positive effects of radiation on cancer. Scientists have discovered that radiation can lessen or increase the chance of obtaining cancer. Radio therapy is a treatment for cancer in which X-rays employ controlled exposure to radiation. Radiation also can save lives. The negative effects on humans are that if over exposed to it‚ it can cause migraines‚ seizures‚ and ultimately‚ death. Firstly‚ external beam radiation therapy used on
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Cancer Causes‚ Symptoms and treatment There are over 10‚000‚000‚000‚000 cells in your body. Although these cells can do different jobs‚ each one has a nucleus with the same set of 46 chromosomes. Yet all of this came from a single cell with one set of 46 chromosomes. Within about 6 minutes of fertilization‚ this cell copied itself to make two cells. This was your first experience of mitosis. Soon after‚ these two cells copied themselves to make four and so on. You have been subject to mitosis
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Cancer: The Costs‚ Causes‚ and Cures Cancer is a major killer of people all around the globe. We do not have a definite cure‚ but the amount of research done on this one disease costs on the average of $1.2 billion dollars annually‚ and $20 billion annually in care of cancer patients. What is Cancer? Cancer is a broad ranging term that is used by many people‚ including medical professionals such as doctors. Cancer‚ in its most fatal and aggressive form‚ is of a larger class of diseases known
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Cancer‚ by definition‚ is a mutation or abnormal cell growth caused by internal and/or external factors that act together to form carcinogenesis (1). Cancer cells are able to continue to grow‚ and mutate‚ spreading in to other tissues which is not a function of normal cells. Cancer cells also have the unique quality of avoiding apoptosis‚ cell death‚ which allows for the continuation and growth of the cancer. Cancer will be a diagnosis received by an estimated 1.5 million people in the United
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What is testicular cancer? Testicular cancer is a cancer that can be treated at a certain period of time. Testicular cancer is a growth or tumor that can appear painless. Testicular cancer is a pain that involves the testes and it may cause a swelling or a lump that man or boys can feel or touch by themselves or they can go for a checkup with a doctor. The cancer can be metastasis into either parts of the body by a flow of the blood stream or by lymphatic system. The testicular cancer has a rate of 95
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OVARIAN CANCER Ovarian Cancer Overview Ovarian cancer occurs when a cancerous tumor is in a woman’s ovary. In most cases‚ there are no known causes. There are often no symptoms‚ but ovarian cancer warning signs include ongoing pain or cramps in the belly or back‚ abnormal vaginal bleeding‚ and nausea and bloating. Depending on the cancer stage‚ ovarian cancer treatment includes surgery and chemotherapy. SYMPTOMS: In some cases‚ ovarian cancer may cause early symptoms. The most common symptoms
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Ultimate Medical Academy Laura A Cain BC 1025/ Section 2 When Cancer Hits Home Kimberly Wilson June 22‚ 2013 This subject of prostate cancer hits very close to home. My husband Tom has just finished his treatment for prostate cancer February 15‚ 2013. All of our information about prostate cancer came from the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor Michigan. My husband Tom was diagnosed with prostate cancer in November of 2012. The VA Clinic in Lansing‚ Michigan had been testing Tom’s PSA level
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