Category: Cancer

Nowadays, the problem of childhood cancer is becoming more and more complicated. In 2004, one in 900 young people aged from twenty to thirty four was a survivor of childhood cancer (Clarke, 2005). This means that a growing number of families have to go through some of the most complicated and overstressed periods in their…

Contents Introduction Methodology Data analysis Validity and Reliability Assignment Task  Part D  Conclusion Ethical issues Final verdict Bibliography Introduction It was assumed through literature review including 60 small studies that message therapy contains the possible chance of relieving pain among cancer patients. However, to establish the hypothesis it was necessary to implement a…

Topic Overview Research has shown that many people are not aware of the dangers associated with the use of tanning booths. As a matter of fact, the effects of tanning booths are worse than suns exposure owing to extreme radiation. Empirical evidences have shown that over 2.5 million teenagers use tanning booths every year. To…

Cancer is the second frequent non-communicable disease in many regions of the world after cardiovascular diseases (Global health, 2016). To prevent and combat cancer, it is vital to unite efforts of international and local health organizations. This paper examines the key determinants of cervical cancer, factors to ensure access to prevention technologies, and the challenges…

Table of Contents The Approach Diagnosing Staging Conclusion Reference List Cancer is one of the most significant health problems of the modern society. Annually, various types of cancer threaten or take the lives of thousands of people. As cancer is an extremely complex disease, the modern medical professionals attempt to provide a multidimensional care of…

The pancreas is a unique and multifunctional part of the human body. It simultaneously acts as the only gland in the human body in which exocrine and endocrine functions are performed. The pancreas consists of a wide variety of cells; therefore, there are many risks of cancer lesions. The most common malignant tumor is adenocarcinoma,…

Table of Contents Introduction History of the Cobalt-60 Machine Theory of Operation Concepts Application Advantages of Cobalt-60 Machines Disadvantages Limitations Conclusion References Introduction Cancer is a life threatening disease characterized by the development of malignant tumours in various parts of the body. Ravichandran (2009) reveals that this disease is the number one killer in the…

Table of Contents Major Findings Methods Findings Implications Significance of Evidence-Based Nursing Practice Major Findings Dingley, C., & Roux, G. (2014). The role of inner strength in quality of life and self-management in women survivors of cancer. Research in Nursing & Health, 37(1), 32-41. This article dwells upon the role of self-management and inner strength…

The name of the article, in this case, is Accuracy of PSA Self Reports Among Low-Income Men with Prostate Cancer After a Public Health Nursing Intervention. This article was published in the source journal, Public Health Nursing (PHN). The authors of the article are; Mary Wassel Zavala (LCSW, MPP, MA), Arthur Yule (BS), Lorna Kwan…

Table of Contents Introduction Diagnosis of Cancer Staging of Cancer Complications of Cancer Side Effects of Treatment Addressing Physical and Psychological Effects Conclusion References Introduction Cancers are diseases that result from abnormal cell growth. Diagnosis involves the use of blood tests, CT scans, endoscopy and x-rays. Cancer may be categorised into different stages and this…