All About Cancer

Cancer is among the top disease classifications in the world. Even in a society as medically and technologically evolved as the United States we still suffer the effects of cancer. According to the experts from the American Cancer Society, the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, and the National Cancer Institute incidence of cancer is declining. This decline, however significant, does not alleviate the impact cancer continues to have on patients, their families, insurance companies, and the healthcare industry. This paper will define the various types of cancer; distinguish between malignant and benign tumors; identify the main categories of cancer; and with a specific focus on carcinoma types, treatment options, and prevention strategies will be explored. Carcinoma types covered are basal cell, squamous cell, renal cell, ductal, and acinar. Included is a section on nursing specific treatment. At the conclusion, the reader will have a basic understanding of cancer as well as a clear, generalized understanding of carcinoma.

Normal body cells are created, function with a specific purpose, then die and are lysed and replaced. Cancer is an uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal cells in the body. In the case of cancer the DNA of these cells is corrupted and the cells continue to multiply under the damaged plan. The further out from the original damage the division of cells goes the more mutation has occurred.

When you look at cancer versus a benign tumor you have to ask yourself if there is encapsulation or encroachment. Encapsulation is what happens in a benign tumor and renders it relatively safe. Although these are not cancer tumors they can still cause trouble if they press against a vessel or nerve. Cancer is an encroaching grow...

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By now your understanding of carcinoma types and treatments should have improved. As discussed cancer continues to be a prevalent issue in today’s society as it has been for a long time. Even though we have identified numerous types and cross types of the disease it continues to be found in record numbers in all sections of society. Prevention and early detection are important for effective maintenance of cancer for this and future generations. Hopefully one day there will be definitive cures for each cancer type instead of symptom management alone. Education, healthcare access, and emphasis on continued research involving cancer causing agents will get us closer to exterminating cancer as a leading cause of death.