Testicular cancer

Rutherford 2 Cancer is a disease where abnormal cells divide without control. New cells generally will replace worn out or damaged cells in all the parts our body in a regular manner that leads to no surprises. However, sometimes the cells multiply out of control and form a lump or tumor within the very tissue or organ. The tumors our body creates can be either benign or non-cancerous, or can be malignant which is much more serious because such the growth of the tumor is a threat to the health of

famous testicular cancer survivors said, “Pain is temporary, quitting last forever!” –Lance Armstrong Cancer remains the second most common cause of death in the US, accounting for nearly 1 of every 4 deaths. Is being diagnosed with testicular cancer, a death sentence? Testicular cancer is not common; a man’s lifetime risk of getting it is about 1 in 270. The risk of dying from this cancer is about 1 in 5,000. Every year, in the U.S., an estimated 8500 men are diagnosed with testicular cancer

Introduction Cancer is a disease that takes many forms and affects a multitude of people in the world. The specific type of malignancy will determine the proper course of treatment to take to deal with the illness. The most prevalent type of cancer in males between the ages 15 to 34 is testicular cancer (Cavayero et al., 2015). As a result, this is also the most common cancer in young men around the world and the cause of 1-2% of all male tumors (Carey et al., 2015). In the US, we see around 9000

Lance Armstrong, the man who won the Tour de France seven times in a row. The roided up guy who beat other roided up guys in with helmets on. The man who survived brain surgery, testicular cancer and falling off a bike. The man who founded the Livestrong Foundation, a foundation which has raised over 500 million dollars for cancer without pressuring people into pouring ice over their heads. And while raising money after five rounds of chemotherapy, got with her (point at screen) while looking like this

accomplished this amazing feat after recovery from advance stage of testicular cancer. In 2012, Mr. Armstrong was stripped of his titles for testing positive for performance enhanced drugs which he admittedly used throughout his career to achieve victory. Besides being a cancer survivor, he created the Live Strong Foundation, and through his celebrity status raised millions of dollars to help people living with cancer, and cancer research, making him a hero. What makes his story complex is that Mr

The cancer was well advanced and had already spread to his abdomen, lungs, and lymph nodes. After having his testicle removed, changing his eating habits and beginning aggressive chemotherapy, Armstrong was given a 65 to 85 percent chance of survival. Then doctors

been quite a bit of controversy as to whether the non-stick Teflon coating on pots and pans is actually harmful to humans. However, more recent there has even been rumor that this marvelous invention that every kitchen maid loves, may actually cause cancer. So how much of this is fact, and how much is just myth? First of all, it may be prudent to explain exactly what Teflon is. Teflon, is the registered trademark of a man-made chemical known as polytetrafluorothylene (PTFE), and has been in commercial

fight to cancer; however, some saw this remark as a regard to his fight against the doping allegations that were placed upon him in 2002. There is no doubt that Lance Armstrong was blood doping in order to become stronger, endurance-wise, for his Tour de France competitions; however, Armstrong founded a charity that not only promoted cancer awareness and research, but also early detection of cancer, using his survivorship as an example of courage to all fighting any type or severity of cancer. The Lance

soon chose to focus on cycling. In 1992, Lance Armstrong finished 2nd in the U.S Olympic trails. In 1993, 21-year-old Armstrong won his most important race yet; the World Road Race championship in Oslo, Norway. In 1996, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer, which halted his career. In 1998, he returned to cycling. He was back in his game. Although, Lance Armstrong was a role model for many athletes, he has admitted to using performance enhancing drugs in 2013. Athletes should not use steroids because

to recover very quickly. In 1993 Lance won the U.S. Pro Championship and rode in his first Tour where he was the youngest rider to ever win a stage of the race. At the age of 25 Lance was diagnosed with testicular cancer, which had spread to his brain and lungs. After beating his battle with cancer Lance returned to the sport of cycling. Many sponsors and teams were skeptical of how he would perform upon his return. After his return he went on to win seven consecutive Tours, a feat that had never