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    Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the world (World Cancer Research Fund International). Colostomy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and biological therapy are among the most common treatment for colorectal cancer. These treatments may be used by itself or in combination. One of the most commonly used drugs for the treatment of colorectal cancer is 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). 5-FU is a cell cycle–specific, S-phase–dependent fluorinated pyrimidine analogue (Yim, et al., 2006). Due to its short

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    Cancer is a word that no one wants to hear or think about, however there are many people that are faced with this ugly word every day. The denotative definition of cancer is a malignant and invasive growth or tumor, especially one originating in epithelium, tending to recur after excision and to metastasize to other sites. To many Americans cancer is so much more than this definition, it is estimated that 1,638,910 men and women will be diagnosed with cancer in 2012 according to the national

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    of vitamin E in our bodies is very low, so it must be obtained from outer sources. Vitamin E protects lipoproteins from oxidation, which is the first step toward formation of atherosclerosis and heart diseases. It also reduces the risk of prostate cancer and fights against of progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Our bodies don’t produce Vitamin C, which is believed to be essential for our immune system. Numerous studies prove that Coenzyme Q10 is a very effective to threat diseases associated with

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    have continuing conversations with the patient’s family or decision maker, to help make decisions. “  Organizational Problems: Alyssa, a 56 year old patient at LA Hospice has been admitted in December with a brain tumor, following having stage 3 lung cancer. Alyssa is currently getting radiation treatment along with chemo therapy. Alyssa and her husband John both do not have medical insurance, leaving them with using Medicare. Her functional status is having to use a walker if she has enough strength

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    directly and indirectly. You could actually have a health related issue which can affect yourself and your loved ones in many different ways. Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, Parkinson’s disease, chronic kidney disease, shingles, metastatic melanoma cancer are a few health issues that run in my family. Many of these issues are found on both my mom and dads’ side of the family meaning I could eventually end up with having some of them. If I can’t prevent them and I happen to get some of these diseases

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    study, diagnosis and treatment of various forms of cancer. The Memorial hospital accommodates 471 beds, a 72,000-square-foot surgical center and state-of-the-art outpatient treatment center (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 2015c). MSK houses more than 35 core facilities with research being conducted in over 120 laboratories. Core facilities are dedicated to the development of scientific technology that aids in the study and treatment of cancer. Additionally Gerstner Sloan Kettering Graduate

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    Title: Targeted Therapy in Ovarian Cancer Authors: Hui Jun, Lim1 and William, Ledger2 Affiliations: University of New South Wales, Australia1, School of Women and Children’s Health, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, Australia2   Abstract Among female-specific cancers worldwide, ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynaecologic malignancy in the Western world. Despite radical surgery and initial high response rates to first-line chemotherapy, up to 70% of patients experience relapses

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    Lymphoma and Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is quite distinct from Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Hodgkin’s Lymphoma has been named after Dr. Thomas Hodgkin, who was the first to recognize it. This is a cancer developed from white blood cells in the lymphatic system known as lymphocytes (Cancer Center). All other forms are put in the Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma category. The lymphatic system is there to help fight infection and disease. The lymphatic tissues make up a major portion of the lymphatic

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    the 2007 research article on, “Identification of Cancer Stem Cell-Like Side Population Cells in Human Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Cell Line,” by Wang, Guo, Chen, Zeng and Lu, and determine whether SP cells in human NPC are viable as an aid in efficient drugs and therapeutic strategies which target NPC Cancer stem cells (CSC) (Wang, Guo, Chen, Zeng, & Lu, 2007). Review of Underpinning Science Cancer stem cells (CSCs) give rise to the movement of cancer from one section of the body to another, and are

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    The Truth Behind Marijuana Marijuana is arguably the most controversial drug in history. In general, when someone hears the word “drugs” they think of a terrible substance that will destroy the human body. However bringing up marijuana, many people think of different things. Some think of a degenerate hippie, but many Americans simply do not know what to think, and bringing up the legalization of the substance is even more controversial. There is a large group of people that believe the legalization

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