Category: Cancer

  • The Ethics of Control Groups in Cancer Research

    Table of Contents Hypothesis-Driven Study Control Groups Would Such a Study be Ethical to Undertake? Why the Study Is Unethical References Hypothesis-Driven Study Treatments for breast cancer include several surgeries  mastectomy and lumpectomy  and radiotherapy. Lumpectomy is not as invasive, as only cancer-affected areas are removed, while the breast is preserved as much…

  • Epigenetic Drugs for Cancer Treatment

    Currently, cancer is a disease that requires special attention since it is not curable in all cases. However, scientists are developing new epigenetic drugs, which include HDAC inhibitors. The mechanism of action of pills is that they deactivate checkpoints during the cell cycle when cancer cells increase. The role of inhibitors is to suppress protein…

  • Cancer and Humor in Children: Approach to Research

    Cancer is one of the most dreadful diseases that can affect human beings of all ages. It is characterized by malignant growth or tumor as a result of the abnormal and uncontrollable division of body cells. Once it starts, cancer can spread to other body parts through the lymphatic system or the bloodstream. Over a…

  • Socioeconomic Factors of Oral Cancer

    Table of Contents Case-Control Study Design Advantages of Case-Controlled Studies Disadvantages of Case Controlled Studies Odds Ratio Confidence Interval Interpretation about Oral Cancer and Unemployment About Oral Cancer and educational attainment an oral cancer Additional information for drawing conclusions References Case-Control Study Design According to the Babylon dictionary (1) case-control design is defined as A…

  • Colorectal Cancer: Factors and Prevention

    Table of Contents Introduction Prevention Factors Affecting Colorectal Cancer Treatment Conclusion References Introduction Cancer is a serious healthcare concern both in the US and across the world. It is crucial to understand the specific prevention measures that can help individuals mitigate the risks of developing this condition. This approach is difficult to execute because most…

  • Endometrial Cancer Symptoms in Women After 35

    Table of Contents Research Question Clinical Relevance Research Design Discussion References Studies have recurrently highlighted the fact that endometrial cancer is more common in women in the postmenopausal period. However, there has been an increase in the number of women being diagnosed with endometrial cancer at a significantly earlier age. It is also apparent that…

  • Preferences for Photographic Art Among Hospitalized Patients With Cancer the Article by Grossman, A., Schroeter, K., Hanson, A. and Hanson, H.

    Table of Contents Introduction Research Questions Research Design Research Sample Data Collection Methods Limitations of the Study Findings of the Study Summary References Introduction Prolonged hospital stays are associated with various psychological complications, which include depression, fatigue, and boredom as well as degradation of social skills and mental acuity. A healthcare setting must not only…

  • Computed Tomography and Related Cancer Risks

    Radiation exposure can have negative effects, including the development of cancer. Consequently, it is important to establish if computed tomography (CT) can induce cancer. This information is necessary to develop reasonable programs for screening high-risk populations because CT is an effective screening tool (Miller et al., 2016). Excessive fear of CT scanning can result in…

  • Preferences for Photographic Art Among Hospitalized Patients With Cancer the Article by Hanson et al.

    Table of Contents Introduction Research Question Research Design Sample Data Collection Methods Limitations Findings Summary References Introduction The investigated research paper delves into the topical problem of cancer and attempts to improve patients states by using multiple approaches, tools, or devices. Precisely, the authors cogitate about the use of photographic art to distract individuals from…

  • Ethical Dilemma: Handling a Request for No Further Cancer Treatment

    Table of Contents General Discussion Statement of Dilemma and Authors Position Justification, Refutation, Alternative Option Golden Rule Approach Concluding Points References It is worth noting that the problem of medical ethics is becoming increasingly relevant. Modern technologies can prolong a persons life, as well as interrupt it, and this is a persons choice which decision…