Essays on Cancer

IARC stands for International Agency for Research on Cancer. This body is responsible for classification of alcoholic beverages as the causative agents of Group 1. It orders the consumption of alcoholic beverages as the reason behind female breast, larynx, liver, pharynx, colorectum, and throat cancers. Alcohol use contributes to 3.5%...

According to Bouvard et al., 2015, red or processed meat at high temperatures increases the risk of different types of cancer. People need to understand that excessive consumption of meat cooked at higher temperatures according to Bouvard et al., 2015 is considered as “carcinogenic to human” (P. 1600). There is...

Studies by health profession have indicated that there is an increase in the rate of cancer-related to oral, primary digestion, urinary and respiratory. Among the most common cancer causing agents include asbestos, arsenic, formaldehyde, soot and diesel engine exhaust. Most of these carcinogenic agents are mostly found in drugs, building...

Normally in the case of delivery system of targeted drug treatments, the drugs are given directly to the identified tumor cells by the bionanorobots. This move is meant to minimize the negative side effects while at the same time improve the quality of life of the affected patient following the...

Since I was a child, Uncle Jack and I have been close. He was around more often than my father, in my memory. I was therefore surprised to learn from him that he had cancer for a while. Despite our near proximity, I chose to interview him because I was...

Cancer rates have skyrocketed in recent years, and the suffering that accompanies with it is excruciating. As the condition progresses, the discomfort worsens as the bones breakdown and become weaker. It may result in bone fractures, creating additional pain. The study focuses on the use of medical marijuana versus opioids...

A probable ectopic pregnancy is identified by a multistage approach that includes clinical manifestations, history, and physical examination. The notion is backed by differential diagnoses, where the conventional triad of vaginal bleeding, discomfort, and amenorrhea cannot establish clinical identification sufficiency due to nonspecific symptoms. These are also the major symptoms...

Cigarette smoking is a well-known risk factor for numerous diseases, including many types of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Diabetes, in general, refers to a range of disorders in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal. When a person develops diabetes, his or her body either does not produce enough...

In both general and speciality care settings, history collection and physical examination are the most helpful diagnostic procedures in diagnosing Merkel Cell Carcinoma. History taking comprises documenting the symptom and patient's complaint, a diagnostic method influenced by melanoma pathophysiology. In certain cases, the affected skin may appear inflamed, and the...

Pain management is one of the most difficult issues that bone cancer patients face. This is related to the interruption of normal bone cell activity, which is supposed to keep bones strong without growing excessively bulky in bone cancer. Because of the interruption in bone cell function, a bone can...

The usage of bedside shift reports comprises a process that incorporates information transfer after 12-hour shifts have concluded, so facilitating the transition from one shift to the next. The bedside shift reports ensure that vital information is communicated in an efficient and secure manner. The use of bedside shift reports...

The main cause of cancer is connected with lifestyle factors and external environmental conditions, particularly in Argentina, where agrochemicals are employed to meet agricultural demands. Over the years, there has been a significant increase in the number of cancer patients admitted to the oncology ward. The numbers have expanded out...