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I will pay for the following essay Pancreatic Cancer. The essay is to be 7 pages with three to five sources, with in-text citations and a reference page.Download file to see previous pages... Scientis

I will pay for the following essay Pancreatic Cancer. The essay is to be 7 pages with three to five sources, with in-text citations and a reference page.

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Scientists have identified several risk factors that increase one’s chances of developing pancreatic cancer. Some of them include smoking, obesity, chronic pancreatitis and family history. However, the signs and symptoms of this disease typically does not manifest till the tumor grows large enough to press against nearby structures like intestines, nerves or bile duct. Therefore the diagnosis is often made during the later stages of the disease course. The most common signs and symptoms include jaundice, weight loss, changes in fatty tissues and swollen gallbladder. Research has proved that preventive strategies like smoking cessation, maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly can significantly reduce the risk of cancer and its recurrence. Numerous studies are currently underway to find a promising technique for early detection and treatment of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic Cancer Pancreatic cancer is one of the fastest spreading and deadliest cancers known to man with a survival rate of only 4% in patients five years after diagnosis (Bodies exhibition, 2011). It is typically defined as a “disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the tissues of the pancreas” (National Cancer Institute, n.d.). ...

This is the primary reason why pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths (Mayo Clinic, 2010). There are two main types of pancreatic tumors: 1. Exocrine pancreatic cancer is the most common type of pancreatic cancer and starts in the ducts that carry pancreatic juices (National Cancer Institute, 2010d). Nearly 95% of exocrine pancreatic cancers are adenocarcenomas i.e., it starts in the gland cells. They are mostly malignant. 2. Endocrine pancreatic cancer, also known as islet cell cancer, starts in the cells that make hormones (National Cancer Institute, 2010d). They are relatively less common and can be benign or malignant. Additionally, pancreatic cancer is divided into four stages with stage I being the earliest and stage IV being the most advanced (Nugent, n.d.). Patients in stage I and stage II pancreatic cancer are considered to have ‘resectable’ cancer that can be fully removed by surgery. Patients in stage III pancreatic cancer have ‘locally advanced unresectable’ cancer wherein the chance of cure is lost but radiation treatment is an option. Patients in stage IV pancreatic cancer have ‘metastatic’ cancer wherein chemotherapy is recommended for controlling the symptoms and extending the life of the patient. In particular, the American Cancer Society (2011a) estimates that, nearly 43,920 new cases of pancreatic cancer will be identified in the U.S. in 2012. Again, the disease will be responsible for 37,390 deaths in the country (American Cancer Society, 2011a). This disease has been increasing at a rate of 1.5% every year (American Cancer Society, 2011a).

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