...Breast Cancer COM/172 September 3, 2013 Frank Nainoa, MA/Communications Breast Cancer Breast Cancer is one of the most diagnosed cancers in women. According to “American Cancer Society” (2013) “one out of eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. For 2013, it is estimated about 232,340 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed and 39,620 women will die from this cancer” (2013). In this paper I plan to explain how early detection, diagnosis, and treatment are a prominent key to a woman’s survival. Early detection has proven helpful to many women in the fight against breast cancer. An important element in aiding women in finding abnormalities is self breast examinations. A self breast examination is an examination a woman conducts on herself by looking and examining her breast. Women should be aware of any change in size or shape, dimpling, or indentation in the breast. Any inversion of the nipple or discharge should be evaluated by a physician. Women typically start doing self breast examinations in their early twenties. Examinations are generally conducted once a month after a women’s menstrual cycle. Most women do these examinations in the shower or while getting dressed. Knowing what is normal is the first defense in finding abnormalities. The next helpful examination in early detection is a clinical breast examination. A clinical breast examination is much like a self breast examination a woman would do at home, the difference is the...
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...Basic Pharmacology is a senior level/graduate level course which will make use of representative groups of pharmacologic agents to introduce the basic principles of pharmacology. Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics will be the main focus of course, but concepts of cell biology, anatomy, physiology and pathology will be incorporated to present a thorough understanding of the action of drugs in the human body. The course will not cover all the major drug groups, however. The course will require study and mastery of assigned topics and chapters, and so the textbook is necessary. More importantly, the main educational goal of the class is to develop competencies deemed essential in the field of biomedicine, as reported by the AAMC-HHMI special committee. The course will require that students work through the Blackboard resources of the UM-Flint website. Students are responsible for gaining access to the Internet as needed. It is highly suggested that students avail of the resources of the UM Flint library and computer labs as much as possible. Course Objectives 1. To know basic pharmacologic terms and definitions 2. To understand concepts specific to pharmacology 3. To apply these basic concepts to the use of commonly known drugs 4. To analyze the relationship of drug action to physiologic signs and symptoms Textbook (Required) Brody’s Human Pharmacology (Molecular to Clinical) 5th Edition, by Lynn Wecker with Lynn Crespo, George Dunaway, Carl Faingold and Stephanie...
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...explain the source of it and I told him that the other purple-blueish spot on my left gum I showed to him a year ago was expanding, he then got worried and told me he was going to send the pictures to his friend who is an Oral Surgeon. I waited over a month because his friend was in Guatemala in a medical mission. On December 1st I finally went to see the oral surgeon and he performed right there a biopsy of the palate and I had a cone beam test. I was told to come back for results in 2 weeks but after week and a half I was told to come back because the Oral Pathologist asked for two more biopsies from different parts of the palate so he could have a more reliable diagnose . I went back for those biopsies and waited 2 more weeks for final results. Finally on December 29, 2015 at the oral surgeon office I found out that even with the 3 biopsies the surgeon and pathologist were puzzled but nevertheless he told me that they found mild Pre cancer Skin cells, inactive on the tissues, he told me that this findings of skin cancer in the mouth are very rare and that the pathologist suggested the biopsies to be sent to the University of Utah which connects to Huntsman Cancer Center so they could use their own regular...
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...temperature rises, the brain begins to fail. (The brain can only function in a very narrow temperature range). As the brain overheats, the individual will become disoriented, combative, argumentative and may hallucinate. 4. Due to the growth, change of color and bleeding these are all first signs of melanoma. He should have them looked at by the dermatologist. The Dr. will more than likely take a biopsy of the mole. All potentially cancerous skin growths must be biopsied to confirm acancer diagnosis. Depending on the suspected type of skin cancer, the biopsy techniques vary slightly but crucially. Any potential melanoma requires a surgical biopsy, in which the entire growth is removed with a scalpel if possible. A pathologist then studies the sample under a microscope to determine whether cancer cells are present. If melanoma is diagnosed, other tests may be ordered to assess the degree of cancer spread (metastasis). They include: Imaging. Your doctor will order one or more tests to look for metastasis. They include CT scan, MRI, PET scan, bone scan, and chest X-ray. Other biopsies. Using a variety of techniques, your doctor may want to get tissue samples from lymph nodes. Skin growths that are most likely basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or other forms of nonmelanoma can be biopsied in various ways. Part or all of the growth can be...
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...These set questions touch on medical history including if they have had any breast biopsies, genetics, age, menstrual cycles, history of breast cancer within the family (who – mother, aunty, grandma) and race. This process outlines certain factors that contribute to being at risk of breast cancer and are readily available online for women. Having this set up online not only is easy to use but it makes it easy for women to access without going through the burden of seeing the doctor if you are just simply concerned of the risks that you need to be aware of. The triple test – is the three tests highly recommended for doctors to use when checking for abnormalities in the breast or change in the breast. Though not all women will need all three parts, it is dependant on the circumstance. Better health channel (2015) outlines the three tests are: - A clinical breast examination and taking a personal history - Imaging tests (mammogram, ultrasound and/or MRI) - A biopsy to remove cells or tissue for examination Department of health (2013) explains BreastScreen Australia is a government-funded, national breast cancer-screening program that offers mammography screening. This is particularly aimed at women at ages 50-69 years of age and they are routinely reminded to get their mammogram re-done every two years. BreastScreen Australia uses mammograms as it is the only proven technology to detect breast cancer and it is also the most effective screening test to detect. There...
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...Capital Expenses Financial Resource Management HSC571 July 21, 2014 Capital Expenses At Baptist Hospital Cancer Center it has been determined that a proposal for expenses for a digital imaging system is needed. This system is the BioVision by Faxitron. It is a Digital Surgical Biopsy Specimen Imaging System. The total cost is $99,875.00. With this acquisition it will include an instant corroboration of an effective biopsy procedure. This system has over twenty features. Some of these includes the 10cm x 15cm digital detector, high resolution 2.3 MP flat-panel LCD monitor, Ergonomic Keyboard, Transparent Imaging Door, 3 Hour Battery Backup Operation, Battery Life Indicator, Automatic Exposure, Automatic Calibration, 2 times Magnification, and DICOM compliant. The best feature will be the time saved in the operating room by using this imaging system. Additionally it includes one year warranty and one day of in-service training by a factory trained professional. This proposal explains how the acquiring of Faxitron’s BioVision is supported by the organizations goals and management needs and improving the financial well being of the Miami cancer center. The purpose for this report is to establish the need to invest in this system. The report will disclose financials and operating costs. The Baptist Hospital Cancer Center is a corporation that provides outpatient treatments to patients in its targeted area. Most of our patient about 85% to 90% will have...
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...how thick it was. A sentinel node biopsy is a test that tells whether the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes. Tissue fluid is drained from the area with primary melanoma and is tested by a pathologist, specialized doctor. If the results come back that there is cancer in the lymph nodes then a lymph node dissection must be done. This is the removal of a lymph node from the neck, armpit, or groin. Lymphoedema is the swelling of the area that the lymph node was taken out of and will most likely happen after this treatment (“Treating Melanoma”). There are many advanced melanoma treatments or stage 4 melanoma. Four main treatments for this is biological therapy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery. Factors that determines which treatment/treatments...
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...Odkrivanje zdravil z anti-kompulzivno aktivnostjo Dva najboljša modela za iskanje zdravil pri okm sta schedule-induced polydipsia in signal attenuation. V obeh je po nekaj zdravil, ki učinkujejo pri okm, učinkovalo tudi pri teh dveh modelih, prav tako pa je po nekaj zdravil, ki ne učinkujejo pri okm, ni učinkovalo na teh modelih. V smislu stroškov, attenuation model zahteva posebno opremo (operantne škatle), medtem ko scheduleinduced polydipsia model zahteva samo hranilnice, ki so programirane za redno dostavo hrane, prav tako pa ima prednost pri testiranju učinkovanja kroničnih upravljanjem z zdravili. Še en model, ki pride upoštev pri odkrivanju zdravil za okm je marble burying, zaradi njegovih nizkih zahtev z vidika stroškov in časa. Ta model se je odzival na več vrst zdravil za okm, čeprav ne moremo ločiti med anti-kompulzivno in anksyolitsko aktivnostjo zdravil, lahko pa ga uporabimo za začetno presajanje, ki mu bojo sledili presajanje z bolj potrjeni modeli kot sta scheduleinduced polydipsia and signal attenuation. Za odkrivanje zdravil za paciente, ki se ne odzivajo na o S/SRI, lahko uprabimo quinpirole model, ker je edini model, ki se ne odziva na na sri. Zadnji model ki lahko služi za odkrivanje zdravil za okm pri ženskah je 8-OHDPAT-induced decreased alternation in spontaneous stereotypy in deer mice. Odkrivanje novih tarč za visoko frekvenčno stimulacijo Samo dva modela imata napovedno vrednost za vfs, in sicer quinpirole model and the signal attenuation model....
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... brain biopsy is a common diagnostic surgery. Brain biopsy, generally, isbiopsy is the removal of a small piece of a brain tissue for the diagnosis of abnormalities of the brain. Brain biopsy It is used to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, tumors, infections, inflammations, and other brain disorders. By examining the tissue sample under a microscope, the biopsy sample provides doctors with the information necessary to guidefor diagnosis and treatment. Biopsy surgeries are categorized based on the technique and the...
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...of Renal Function at 3 Months | 202(111 biopsied) | | A donor preimplantation biopsy with sufficient material forevaluation was available in 111 cases. Mean global glomerularsclerosis was 1.2% _ 3.5% and in seven cases globalglomerular sclerosis was greater than 10%. Mean donorchronic damage score was 0 in 77 cases; 1 in 15 cases; 2 in13 cases; and _3 in five cases(LOW PERCENTAGE OF GLOMEROSCLEROSIS) | | Histopathologic Evaluation of Pretransplant Biopsy as a Factor InfluencingGraft Function After Kidney Transplantation: A 1-Year Observation | 92 | We observed a significant correlation between immediate graft function (IGF)and lack of ATN in the pre-0 biopsy. We observed no correlation between renal functionand arterial hyalinization and fibrosis, inflammatory infiltration, tubular atrophy. In thepostoperative period, we observed a significant correlation between IGF and lack ofinterstitial fibrosis with significantly lower levels of creatinine, urea, and potassium andhigher urine output early after transplantation. IGF and better function of the right kidneywas correlated with shorter time to reach a creatinine level of 2 mg%. In the postoperativeperiods, we also observed a difference between renal function depending on gender. Thepresence of acute tubular necrosis, arterial fibrosis, lack of inflammatory infiltration in thepre-0 biopsy correlated with worse late renal function. Among explantation biopsies 65.5%showed signs of CAN, and 37.93%, histologic marks of ARE.SEE TABLE 1( NOTICE...
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...of breast cancer and a lump on a breast which is the most common symptom in today’s world. There is also a mammographic picture of a normal breast and a breast with cancer. Wikipedia also has information on the life style, how excessive smoking and consumption of alcohol leads to breast cancer. I did not have the knowledge that being exposed to radiation or doing shift work could also lead to breast cancer until I read this information on Wikipedia. The site also consists of the processes of when cancer is diagnosed, all the procedures that are involved such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and recovery after treatment. It also explains on the Pathology side of the breast on how specimens are collected from patients like a core biopsy or a fine needle aspiration, how the specimens are tested and how the results are...
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...Liver biopsy The role of liver biopsy is a controversial topic in the management of chronic hepatitis C. it reveals important information about the degree of hepatic inflammation, staging of fibrosis, and histopathologic features. The biopsy is not mandatory in order to initiate therapy. A baseline liver biopsy may be helpful in making decisions if patients experience medication side effects and adjustment of treatment is necessary. In addition, a liver biopsy can be used to rule out other liver diseases in the initial workup of patients infected with chronic HCV. Steatosis and excess hepatocellular iron levels are two common liver biopsy findings that can impede a treatment response. Having one or both of these findings on biopsy is not a contraindication to initiate treatment, but their presence might help in predicting response to treatment (Strader et al., 2004 and Yasin et al., 2011). Diagnosis of acute hepatitis C When acute hepatitis C is suspected, the presence of both anti-HCV antibodies and HCV RNA should be tested. Measurable HCV RNA serum...
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...BACKGROUND: LV is a 31-year-old Caucasian female, admitted three weeks ago to the bone marrow transplant unit. She was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia two years ago and underwent extensive chemotherapy, with successful remission. Last month, she presented at her primary care provider with increased fatigue and shortness of breath. Initial blood tests showed reduced WBC and platelet count. Her PCP referred LV to the Colorado Blood Cancer Institute for further evaluation. The CBCI completed a bone marrow biopsy. The results were consistent with relapse. Their blood tests showed the following: WBC count, 2200 cells/mm3; Hgb, 6 g/dL; Platelets, 60,000/L; Albumin, 2.0 g/dL; Creatinine, 0.7 g/dL; Sodium, 140 mEq/L; Potassium, 4.3 mEq/L;...
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