Category: Cancer

Cancer Treatment and Role of Nurses Abstract The primary purpose of this paper is to draw attention to current issues related to the treatment of cancer and the role of nurses. Several articles on this topic will be reviewed, and a synopsis appraisal for each one will be provided to get a better understanding of…

The Diagnosis and Staging of Cancer Cancer Care Global spending on medical care is a major fiscal challenge in many countries. According to Brenner (2002), expenditures for terminal diseases will increase tremendously in the coming years. According to Brenner (2002), the number of cancer patients is on the rise. This is true because more citizens…

American Cancer Society: The Aspects of Melanoma Melanoma is a type of skin cancer caused by the uncontrolled growth of melanocytes (American Cancer Society, 2021). It most commonly appears on the legs for women and the chest and back for men but also can occur on the other parts of the human body in the…

Cancer Patients: The Effectiveness of Pain Diary The study of clinical states in cancer patients is of fundamental importance for medical sciences. For example, it is well established empirically that one of the central manifestations of cancer development is pain. Research data show that more than half of cancer patients report pain (Dalal & Bruera,…

Cancer Insurance Evaluation Introduction Different from other illnesses, cancer is characterized by significant pain, survival risks, distress, and emotional breakdown. The disease has adverse effects not only on patients but also on entire family members as well as those closely connected with them. The cases of cancer in all countries worldwide seem to be escalating…

How to Lower your Cancer Risk. Nutrition Action Health Letter Cancer is the abnormal growth of cells, and it prevents other cells from obtaining nutrients. If a person is genetically predisposed to the disease, it can be difficult to avoid getting it. However, individuals could still minimize their risk by practicing certain behaviors. For instance,…

Esophageal Cancer and Its Treatment Introduction Esophageal cancer is cancer of the trachea (esophagus) (Chabner, 2010, p. 41). The trachea is an elongated, void muscular tube that is about ten meters in length. It connects the throat and the stomach. This condition can also be referred to as malignancy of the esophagus. This esophageal cancer…

Case Brief on Colon Cancer and Colostomy Mrs. Wheeler is a 54-year-old woman suffering from colon cancer. She has undergone a surgery known as colostomy which involves opening the abdominal wall to get access to the colon. The patient requires particular care because the colostomy involves the removal of the colon from the human body…

Lung Cancer Pathophysiology Table of Contents Introduction Diagnosis Etiology Epidemiology Pathophysiology Clinical Manifestations Diagnostic Possibilities Patient Education Reference Page Introduction Lung cancer is a disease manifested in malignant tumor located in lungs. Like any other type of cancer, tumors in lungs have a characteristic of an uncontrolled cell growth that takes places in lung tissues.…

The Science Behind Obesity and Its Impact on Cancer In their article, Stern et al. (2019) address the connection between cancer and physical activity, diet, and obesity in Latin America and the USA. The significance of this research is determined by the fact that due to increased globalization, transitions in dietary practices may be observed.…