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Adelphi UniversityNUR 0302-481Cancer - Part 1.

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Cancer:  Characterized by uncontrolled and unregulated growth of cells  Occurs in people of all ages o 77% of cases are diagnosed in those over the age of 55.  Tumor: growth of tissue (no ... t cancer)  Biopsy: only way to diagnose cancer  Higher in men than women  Second most common cause of death in the united states after heart disease o Leading cause of death in people less than 85 years of age  #1 risk factor – OLD AGE o the older you are, the less aggressive the cancer is. o the younger you are, the more aggressive the cancer is. o Jewish & African American patients have the most aggressive cancers  Leukemia: on the rise because of increased exposure to radiation (x-rays, airports)  Liver cancer: on the rise because of Hepatitis C & B  Skin Cancer: on the rise because of prolonged sun exposure  Primary Prevention: SPF (at least 50), Avoid sun exposure for long periods. Avoid sun 11:00AM – 4:00PM [Show More]

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