This is a rare form of cancer that is mainly found in men rather than women, but females are still fully capable of being diagnosed with it. Just like many other forms of cancer, the regular cells of the urethral tissues suddenly turn into cancerous cells.
The way this happens is, when our body needs it, one of our cells splits into two cells replacing the cells that have come to their ‘expiry’ date, this allows our tissues to keep their shape and their reason for being there. This process is controlled by the nucleus of the cell, this nucleus has chromosomes inside it and those chromosomes contain little tiny things called DNA, sometimes the genes of the DNA go through some sort of change and this changes the commands that the nucleus is
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The most common and frequently diagnosed cancer is the squamous cell carcinoma, in women, it starts at the very start of the urethra by the bladder, and for men it may start anywhere in the cells that line the urethra of the penis. Transitional cell carcinoma is the opposite way around and is found in the end of the urethra for women (the opening of the urethra), in men it is found at the beginning of the urethra (the prostate gland). Then for both men and women, adenocarcinoma is found in the glands around the urethra. It has been said that urethral cancer is one of the most aggressive cancers and can metastasize very quickly, by time this cancer has been diagnosed in the patient it will have already spread to the lymph nodes and other areas around the …show more content…
A huge risk factor of getting urethral cancer is having a history of bladder cancer. The reason bladder cancer would be a risk factor is because the bladder and the urethra are so closely connected and they work with each other so spreading from one another is very easy, even if the patient’s bladder had been removed they are still at risk of getting urethral cancer. Other risk factors include chronic swelling in the genital region, STD’s, urethral stricture disease, urethral caruncle, urethral diverticulum, chronic UTI, and human papilloma virus
(Urinary Tract Infection in Adults) some infections can lead to serious problems, such as kidney infections. Chronic kidney infections—infections that recur or last a long time—can cause permanent damage, including kidney scars, poor kidney function, high blood pressure Urinary tract infections is highly associated with women and them having recurring infection, UTIs are caused by usually bacteria that pass in the urethra and the bladder. Majority of the time, your body immune system can get rid of these bacteria according to (Mayo clinic) the bacteria are Escherichia coli (E. coli) a type of bacteria normally found in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract other bacteria are staphylococcus, proteus, klebsiella, enterococcus, and pseudomonas. According to (webMD) Some bladder infections in both men and women have been linked to two sexually transmitted organisms: chlamydia trachomatis and mycoplasma. Another sexually transmitted organism, trichomonas, can cause similar
Basal Cell Carcinoma often abbreviated as (BCC) is the most frequently appearing form of skin cancer. They are also referred to as Basal Cell Cancer. It was discovered along the way as skin cancer was being treated as different types with no specific period. The BCCs’ are uncontrolled growths that normally arise in the skin’s basal cells. These cells lie in the deepest layer of the epidermis which is the outermost layer of the skin. BCC’s are normally caused by a combination of two things; one is cumulative UV exposure and the other is intense occasional UV exposure. The most vulnerable, according to a research done, tend to be people with fair hair, blue eyes and fair skin and this is because they tend to burn easily. The BCCs’ may first appear as a small white flesh or a colored bump that may bleed. Other normal appearances may look like open sores, red patches on the skin, pink growths, shiny bumps or scars. 80% of Basal Cell Carcinoma cases are mainly found in the head and neck that is the body parts that are mainly exposed to the sun. The nose also tends to be most vulnerable and according to a recent study done, 40% of BCC that were diagnosed on the head and neck were adjacent to the nose.
The environment of those who are diagnosed with prostate cancer is as important as their diet. The uncontrollable development of the tumor occurs when the cells are no longer equalized. Another factor that plays crucial role in the tumor is the family history. Those with a prior family history of prostate cancer, has higher chances of getting this cancer. There are other factors that may involves in developing this tumor. There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body. The process of cancer involve tissues, the lymphatic...
Testicular cancer is only present in males because only males have testicles. About 8,820 cases of testicular cancer are diagnosed every year. About 380 men die from testicular cancer each year. This is actually a very high survival rate. Also, the risk of a man dying from testicular cancer is about 1 in 5,000 because it is highly treatable and sometimes can be curable. It seems that the group most affected by testicular cancer is middle aged men, the average age to be diagnosed is 33. Only 6% of testicular cancer cases occur in children and teens, and about 7% of testicular cancer cases are men above 55 years old. All in all, testicular cancer is a type of cancer only in males and starts off in the testicles. It is not that common and the survival rate is very high because of the technology and doctors of today.
Introduction In the 16th century, rumors of the Fountain of Youth had spread like wildfire. The thought of immortality, and everlasting youth has fascinated many old, and young adventurers. Most eukaryotic organism cells are affected by a biological process known as aging. The effects of aging may include the advent of illness, disease, and ultimately death.
1. What is a neoplasm? Discuss the difference between benign and malignant. Discuss the difference between primary, secondary, and Ca in situ in the Neoplasm Table in your ICD-10-CM.
The effects of this inflammation is due to germs that enters in through the urethra from the skin surrounding the opening of the urethra. Some bacteria that might be causing this could be; E. coli and other bacteria found in stool. As well as Gonococcus, Chlamydia and herpes that are transferred sexually can all cause urethritis. If caused by a sexually transmitted bacteria, then the person effected by it can have a high risk of having HIV if not treated immediately.
Bacteria that are normally found in the large intestine and that are evident in stool (feces), are the most common source of infection. Normally, the urinary tract system has safeguards to protect against infection. BY emptying your bladder, your body flushes out many bacteria cells. A healthy immune system can also help to protect you against any infection. But there is always that slim chance that you may accumulate a UTI. Sexual intercourse is a common cause of urinary tract infections, especially in women. This is due to the fact that bacteria may move into the urinary tract. While having sex the urethra comes in contact with the bacteria found in the genital areas (sex organs) and anus, which allows them to enter the urethra, the bladder and can even make its way up to the kidneys, resulting in an infection. Individuals who are in hospitals or who reside in long term care facilities may also be susceptible to a UTI. Patients in the hospital or just about any individual that needs assistance when it comes to urinating due to any underlying cause may have a
Osteosarcoma is type of bone cancer. It happens more in kids then adults. Osteosarcoma it can spread to your lungs and other bones. It is a very serious matter. The cancer spreads to large bones and it travels to your lungs eventually. It happens more in males then females.
Cancer occurs when cells divide uncontrollably. Cells keep dividing even though new cells are not needed. Change from normal to cancerous cells requires gene alterations.
Consider this; take a brief look at the apparent features of your body, and then back to an image of yourself from the past. What is the obvious difference? Your appearance. Your body is constantly going under changes, due to the fact that your somatic cells are in the progress of regeneration. Almost all the cells in your body do not divide through mitosis, so the question is, what is the cause of this continuous growth? The answer is plain and simple: stem cells.
Vaginal Cancer is more likely to affect women who are 60 and older. Women can get diagnosed with vaginal cancer by the doctors looking at their medical history, getting a physical exam, pelvic exam, Colposcopy, Biopsy, and a Pap test. There are 4 stages of vaginal cancer. Stage 1 of vaginal cancer is when the cancer cells have entered the deep tissue layers of the vagina. Stage 2 is when the cancer cells have reached the connective tissue surrounding the vagina. In stage 3 is where the cancer has spread beyond the vagina to the walls of the pelvis to nearby lymph nodes, but they have not yet spread to the organs close to the vagina. And finally, stage 4 is separated into two parts, stage 4A and stage 4B. Stage 4A is where the disease has spread
It's the cancer you may not have heard a lot about, but bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men. Women get bladder cancer, too. The older a person gets, the higher the risk of having bladder cancer. Doylestown Health's bladder cancer experts offer a complete range of state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment options close to home.
The history of endometrial cancer is very vague, but there are a lot of factors and facts from previous patients that need to be concerned. From the sources that I have research, there was not a definite name that individuals could say discovered the cancer. Many scientists and doctors really do not talk about the cancer. This cancer basically has the supported information of how it happens, where it happens in the body, how can it be treated, and who to turn to when you need help. Endometrial cancer is found in the endometrium, which is the lining of the uterus. The endometrium which is found in a woman’s pelvic area and this is where the fetus grows until birth. Endometrial cancer occurs when cells of the endometrium begin to grow and multiply without the control mechanisms that normally limit their growth. As the cells grow, they form a tumor.
Uterine cancer is caused when new cells in the body are formed when not needed or when old or damaged cells don’t die when they should. This buildup of extra cells will form a growth known as a tumor. Tumors in the uterus can either be benign which is not cancerous or malignant which is cancerous. The malignant tumors may be life threatening if not treated. They can spread to other tissues, organs, and body parts. In this case the cancer can spread, or metastasis, to other parts of the female reproductive system.