Liver cancer is a common form of cancer that affects approximately 30,650 new individuals each year (1). The most common form of liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), which is more predominate in men over women. Along with gender, age also is a large role in the probability of getting HCC. Generally, most of the individuals that are diagnosed with liver cancer are 45 and older, with an average age of 63 (1). Another nonmodifiable factors that can lead to HCC is ethnicity. The risk of having
DISCUSSION CLASSIFICATION OF HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a primary malignancy of the liver. HCC is now the third foremost cause of cancer deaths. It is a destructive tumour that most commonly occurs in a background of chronic liver disease and cirrhosis. The occurrence of HCC is most frequent in Asia and Africa. This can be attributed to the high prevalence of hepatitis B and hepatitis C which strongly influences the development of chronic liver disease and the ensuing
nations. Liver cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the world. In the United States, it affects twice as many men as women; the average diagnosis age for liver cancer is 67. What different types of liver cancers exist? Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) may begin as a single tumor that grows larger over time or as a group of small tumors on and inside the liver that multiply and grow. HCC is most common in people with cirrhosis (chronic liver damage) or Hepatitis, and it is the most
Bruno Menezes Dr.Agapito Hepatocellular carcinoma/Liver Cancer Abstract The type of cancer in which i chose to work on is Hepatocellular carcinoma a common type of liver cancer. Liver cancer is a very serious disease just like any other type of cancer. For some years now it has been getting more dangerous as more people are affected by this cancer. It is the most common type of Cancer that comes from the liver and as well as number six on the world ranking for malignancies, as well being the third
infection with various routs of transmission. It is one of the most common and serious liver diseases in the world and a leading cause of death worldwide. If the infection becomes chronic the infection can lead to liver failure, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. The HBV virus is transmitted through contact with contaminated blood or other body fluids such as serum, semen and salvia. The condition following the infection can either be classified as acute or chronic HBV. Acute and Chronic HBV infection
Introduction Alice in Wonderland (AIWS) also known as Todd Syndrome is a disease that affects the brain, it causes the senses to be interfered with and everything seems different. Alice in Wonderland syndrome is caused by migraines and too much electricity in the body(Discovery Fit and Health Writers, WHAT IS ALICE IN WONDERLAND SYNDROME?, howstuffworks.com). John Todd named the disease after the book Alice in Wonderland written in 1865 by Lewis Carroll. Some experts say that Lewis Carroll had Alice
BMI-1 Autoantibody as a New Potential Biomarker for Cervical Carcinoma. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there was any correlation between elevated levels of the BMI-1 autoantibody and cervical carcinoma. In order to determine whether any correlation existed, the levels of the autoantibody BMI-1 in patients who had cervical carcinoma of varying stages and those who did not have cervical carcinoma were compared. Overexpression of BMI-1 has already been associated with certain
area is clear of any sign of the cancer cells. Another method is cryotherapy: the use of liquid nitrogen to freeze the lesion and/or tumor. However, the use of cryotherapy has a rate of recurrence of about two years. The key to curing squamous cell carcinoma is early detection before any metastasis. Conclusion Skin cancer has been overlooked for the past few decades because the medical community has been focusing more on internal cancers. But with in exponential rise in recorded cases of skin cancer
Epidermolysis Bullosa also known as E.B. is generally an inherited connective tissue disease. This disease is evident at birth or soon there after. It causes large fluid filled blisters, in the skin and mucosal membranes. Chaffing or even increase in room temperature may cause these blisters to form. E.B. affects an estimated 50 in 1 million live births. The disease has been known to affect every racial and ethnic group and is found in both males and females all over the world. The disease has
4- Black Hairy Tongue -Characterized by the elongation and hyperkeratosis of the filiform papillae, resulting in this hairlike appearance. The elongated papillae usually exhibit brown, yellow, or black pigmentation. Most patients are asymptomatic, but occasionally patients complain of irritation, gagging, or an altered taste. Patients are usually heavy smokers with poor oral hygiene and some have vitamin deficiencies, GI problems, or radiation therapy. Cures range from just brushing the tongue to
Alyssa Hall Ms. Morguelan Biology 12 January 2015 The Fault in Our Cells - Skin Cancer There are many types of cancer in this world, and every day someone is diagnosed with it. People go through tough battles to overcome cancer, but not all succeed. The main focus right now is skin cancer. Skin cancer is just as serious as any other cancer and it is just as harmful. Cancer isn’t something to be joked around with, it takes lives twenty-four seven. Cancer is a disease that no one sees coming
(Alpharetta, GA) Skin cancer remains the most common form of cancer in the United States today. Thankfully, when melanoma is detected before spreading to the lymph nodes, the five year survival rate is 98 percent. In addition, squamous cell and basal cell carcinomas, the most common forms of this cancer, are also highly curable when caught early. For this reason, individuals should schedule regular visits with an Atlanta dermatologist to have their skin checked for pre-cancerous or cancerous changes. :The
A Dermatologist is a medical doctor that treats a wide variety of conditions that affect the skin, hair and nails. As with any business there are many decisions that must be made by both the doctor and patients in a dermatological office. I have worked in a dermatologic office for about three years and have been a patient in the past. Having both been an employee and a patient, I have dealt with a lot of factors that influence both the supply and demand of dermatologic care. The demand for dermatological
abscesses not only cause pain, but self-consciousness, social isolation and even depression. Other less common complications include severe infections, restricted movement caused by a buildup of fibrosis and a type of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. Unfortunately there is no cure for HS, only treatments. Although, some cases of Hidradenitis Suppurativa may disappear over a period of time. Antibiotics are the most common form of treatment, it comes in two forms, a pill you can swallow or an
are 2 types of non-melanomas cancer that result from these cells. The first is basal cell carcinoma; basal cell carcinoma begins in the lowest layer of the epidermis, the basal cell layer. This type of skin cancer tends to be slow growing and is usually is found in areas that are highly exposed to sunlight, such as the head or neck. The second type is called squamous cell carcinoma. Squamous cell carcinoma accounts for 20% of all skin cancers, and penetrates the skin more than basal cell would, therefore
Cutaneous Melanoma skin cancer is known to be the most dangerous form of skin cancer. Melanoma begins when malignant cancer cells form in the melanocytes. These melanocytes are melanin-producing cells found in the outermost layer of the skin, the epidermis. Increased exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or tanning beds causes DNA damage that can lead to the proliferation of such cancer cells and eventually form malignant tumors. There are approximately 10,130 deaths associated with melanoma
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer and the most common malignancy overall with over 2 million cases diagnosed each year. It is a malignant type of skin tumor in which the cancer cells resemble basal epidermal cells. The most common locations for developing basal cell carcinomas are the head and neck areas, but they can occur on any part of the body. It is very rare that BCC metastasizes, but they are locally invasive and can cause damage to the skin, surrounding tissue
Inflammatory breast cancer Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare but rapidly developing form of breast cancer which blocks cells of the lymphatic system covering the breast (Institute.). This leads to inflammation of the breast, redness, swollen, nipple retraction, persistent itching around the tumor site. Sometimes the skin covering the tumor might look like that of an orange, which is commonly refer to as peau d’orange (Fouad, Kogawa and Reuben). The breast might become tender with not palatable
Air pollution is a contamination of the air we breathe. Every day, hundreds of millions of factories continue to burn fossil fuels, natural gases, and coal. In turn, these toxic pollutants cause this epidemic to only increase as the years go on. Emissions from factories are a major culprit of air pollution in this day and age. Burning of fossil fuels, including oil, coal, and natural gases are to blame. (1) Not to mention that burning fossil fuels are the leading cause smog, acid rain, and global
others for getting skin cancer and these people are people with blonde hair, red hair, light brown hair, freckles, fair skin, and a history of eczema. There are three types of skin cancer, but the most common types are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. These types of skin cancer often occur on parts of the skin that are regularly exposed to the sun. Melanoma, the most