Leukemia strikes all ages and both sexes. In 1995 approximately 20,400 people died from Leukemia. The all time five year survival rate is 38%. This rate has gone to 52% in the mid 1980’s. Approximately 25,700 cases were reported in 1995 alone(American Cancer Society-leukemia, 1995). Leukemia is a form of cancer in the blood cells. […]
How Can a Bad Diet Lead to Cancer?
The American Cancer Society reports that obesity is an important risk factor leading to cancer. Given this risk factor, it is easy to see how the obesity epidemic in this country is also contributing to the increase in the number of cases of cancer in this country. In 2005, the Center for Disease Control said […]
Terry Fox 4
In Canadian history there are many famous people. In my mind one really stands out among the rest. His name is Terry Fox and he is one of the greatest athlete to run on the face of this planet. Terry discovered he had cancer and then decided to run across Canada. He was a brave […]
Breast Cancer Prevention
For a woman with a family history of breast cancer, prevention is of paramount importance. It can be very scary to watch a loved one confront breast cancer so women with a family history want to do what they can to prevent having to go through the same problems themselves. That woman may scour the […]
Vitamin D – A Closer Look At Cancer Prevention
by: Harry Monell Vitamin D is the nutrient long known for it’s critical role in the body’s processing of calcium and subsequent maintenance of the bones and teeth. However, studies are revealing more and more evidence supporting the role of vitamin D in protecting the body by significantly cutting the risk for most forms […]
Tree Free Paper
Eventually, at the current rate of deforestation, there will be no trees. We must look for alternatives to wood fibers. I for one would not like see the day that money hungry business man cut down the last tree for such a now useless object such as paper. Nowadays, with computers, there is no need […]
Argumentative Essay Gene Therapy
Argumentative Essay: Gene Therapy Table of Contents Title Page 1 Table of Contents 2 Introduction 3 Why is Gene Therapy Better in Treating Cancer? 3 Conclusion 5 Works Cited 7 Introduction Today, when people get sick, they visit doctors and then they are given a prescription of what kind of medication to take or what […]
Prostate Cancer 4
Cancer of the prostate is defined as a malignant tumor growth within the prostate gland. The purpose of the prostate gland is to surround the urethra, which is the tube within you urinary system that carries the urine from the bladder to the penis, the male sex organ. According to the American Cancer Society, an […]
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