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    Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Although, cancer is prevalent in every gender, each gender suffers from different types of cancers. Testicular cancer is only prevalent in men. Women on the other hand, suffer from uterine cancer as well as cervical cancer. Luckily, doctors have not only found the cause of both cancers, but also how to treat it. It is true that cancer can be prevented by checkups should be annual I believe that annual checkups can not only prevent

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    Evaluating our teaching and learning plan on Testicular cancer for second year nursing students enable us to reflect on the whether the teaching and learning tools were effective in reaching the goals we laid out in our teaching plan and rational. Using a summative evaluation we were able to determine the effectiveness of our plan and learners experience (Worrall, P.S., 2014). This approach enabled us to determine whether we as teachers facilitated a stimulating and effective educational session

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    Testicular cancer is when their is an abnormal growth in the testicas from malignant cells. Cancer in the testicals is very rare since it not hereditary, and it is very curable when found in its early stages (source,year)., Iit is mostly only cause by when germ cells (sperm cells) mutate in such a way that it causes cancer (1). With testicular cancer there is 1/263 ca]hance that males will get testicular cancer, but there is a 1/5000 chance from dieing dying from testicular cancer (2). There are

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    Testicular Cancer Testicular cancer is a cancer that only occurs on men. This cancer forms in the testicles, or testes, of a male. The testicles are positioned inside of the scrotum which is next to the penis and looks like a bag of skin. The purpose of the testicles is to produce sperm and they contain sex hormones. “Reproductive bodies called germ cells develop into sperm through a process of cellular division called meiosis (4).” Normally cell division is regulated but in testicular cancer

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    Testicular Cancer Testicular cancer is a disease found in the genital region in males, usually a lump or similar abnormality located on either testis of said individual. According to Rustom P. Manecksha and John M. Fitzpatrick who work in the Department of Urology & Surgical Professorial Unit Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, state “Although it remains an uncommon malignancy accounting for 1–2% of all tumors in men, testicular cancer is the most common malignancy in young men.” (Manecksha

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    his best, Lance was on his way towards success in the Tour de France, when he received some distressing news; he had cancer. "I thought I knew what fear was, until I heard the words You have cancer." (73). On October 2, 1996, Lance Armstrong received terrible news which stated that he had right testicular cancer or cancer in his right testicle. After being told about his cancer, Lance was immediately on the phone, phoning those whom cared for and loved him. He started first with his mother, then

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    Lesson 5 Teacher Genevieve Yhap-Zebro Grade 9 Length 40 minutes Date 2/21/17 Subject Human Sexuality – focus on breast, testicular, and cervical/Pap smear Stage 1- Desired Results Established Goals: NHES Standard 7 - Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks. PI 7.12.1 Analyze the role of individual responsibility in enhancing health. 7.12.2 Demonstrate a variety of healthy practices and behaviors that will maintain

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    Why am I having this test? The 17-ketosteroid test is a test used to help diagnose adrenal problems, including adrenal tumors and adrenal enlargement (hyperplasia). What is being tested? In this test, the level of the 17-ketosteroid hormone in urine is measured. This hormone is the breakdown product of the male sex hormone and other hormones that are released by the adrenal cortex. What kind of sample is taken? Your urine will be collected for a 24-hour period of time. How do I collect samples at

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    excellent talent as a cyclist; and a lot of people loved him. Everyone had flags with Texas on them and they all cheered for Lance to win the race and he won it for his seventh time. However, that all changed once he was officially being diagnosed with cancer. It affected his cycling abilities terribly, and he could no longer be a cyclist. The Tour de France The race went past the Champs-Elysees, where they had freshly trimmed the dark-green plane

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    Introduction Testicular cancer is a very common type of cancer found in men. I have decided to write my research paper on this subject, as it has affected one of my very close friends. I spent most a year learning about this disease from his detection, exams, treatment and ultimately, surgery. During and after his surgery I took on the role of being his primary caregiver, providing him with emotional and physical support. This cancer was extremely sudden and in the end caused various traumatic

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