Category: Cancer

Table of Contents Hypothesis-Driven Study Control Groups Would Such a Study be Ethical to Undertake? Why the Study Is Unethical References Hypothesis-Driven Study Treatments for breast cancer include several surgeries – mastectomy and lumpectomy – and radiotherapy. Lumpectomy is not as invasive, as only cancer-affected areas are removed, while the breast is preserved as much…

Currently, cancer is a disease that requires special attention since it is not curable in all cases. However, scientists are developing new epigenetic drugs, which include HDAC inhibitors. The mechanism of action of pills is that they deactivate checkpoints during the cell cycle when cancer cells increase. The role of inhibitors is to suppress protein…

Cancer is one of the most dreadful diseases that can affect human beings of all ages. It is characterized by malignant growth or tumor as a result of the abnormal and uncontrollable division of body cells. Once it starts, cancer can spread to other body parts through the lymphatic system or the bloodstream. Over a…

Table of Contents Case-Control Study Design Advantages of Case-Controlled Studies Disadvantages of Case Controlled Studies Odds Ratio Confidence Interval Interpretation about Oral Cancer and Unemployment About Oral Cancer and educational attainment an oral cancer Additional information for drawing conclusions References Case-Control Study Design According to the Babylon dictionary (1) case-control design is defined as “A…

Table of Contents Facilitating Population and Focus Referring Summary References Cancer has become a plague of the 21st century as millions of people of different ages die due to this health condition. The existing types of treatment are associated with cancer patients’ considerable emotional distress and even suffering. Minorities and economically underprivileged groups tend to…

Table of Contents Introduction Cancer Affecting the Skin Therapies to Treat Melanoma Differences in Body Responses Conclusion References Introduction The cutaneous membrane primarily consists of the outermost protective layer of the body found in human beings. The skin forms the majority of this membrane that rests on top of other connective tissues. It further belongs…

Table of Contents Background Environmental Basis of Cancer Etiology of Cancer Current and Future Treatments ­­­­­­References Background Cancer is a menace that plagues our society, tragically leading to suffering. According to recent research published in the Cancer Journal for Clinicians, there were approximately 1,762,450 new cancer cases that resulted in 606,880 deaths in the United…

Table of Contents Theoretical framework Health Promotion Model Integrated intervention model Application of the model in colorectal cancer intervention Support skills required in intervention References Theoretical framework Since one of the leading causes of colorectal cancer is the behavioral pattern that one assumes in his or her lifestyle, there is need to integrate an intervention…

Abstract Virtual Colonoscopy is constantly becoming more and more popular, in comparison with the traditional approach and conventional colonoscopy in particular. Despite the fact, that VC is not fully researched at the moment, most patients prefer it for increased comfort, and doctors have an opportunity to perform the extensive study of this procedure. Considering the…

Table of Contents Introduction Prevention Factors Affecting Colorectal Cancer Treatment Conclusion References Introduction Cancer is a serious healthcare concern both in the US and across the world. It is crucial to understand the specific prevention measures that can help individuals mitigate the risks of developing this condition. This approach is difficult to execute because most…