ANLL Acute Non Lymphocytic Leukemia V. Chronic Leukemias General Characteristics A. In the initial stages of the disease, anemia is not present, however by the time of diagnosis, a normocytic, normochromic anemia is usually evident. B. Pronounced leukocytosis generally occurs. C. Platelets are generally normal to increased at first, but as disease progresses, thrombocytopenia often occurs due to impaired production and/or increased pooling of platelets in the spleen.
In non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, your lymphocytes don't die, but continue to grow and divide. This oversupply of lymphocytes crowds into your lymph nodes, causing them to swell. There are many different types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. These types can be divided into aggressive (fast-growing) and indolent (slow-growing) types, and they can be formed from either B-cells or T-cells. Cause of Non-Hodgkin
Unit 1 Case Study 1: Tell me about blood. 1. Lower than normal Hematocrit indicates Anemia. Hematocrit does not have enough Hemoglobin which is an oxygen carrying protein in red blood cells that results in having Iron, B12 and Folic Acid deficiencies. The main causes of developing Anemia include: medications and pregnancy, but the more serious causes include: kidney disease and cancer of the kidney, also leukemia and lymphoma.
With NHL doctors often not only aim the radiation to the one site but to the other lymph nodes in the region to make sure the cancer is not hiding in another node. Unfortunately side effects of both if used in the pelvic region can lead to sterility and due to the treatment for NHL, the treatment can be a cause of other cancers in the patient such as lung and brain cancer. When a patient has a poor
There is a challenge predicting which moles or tumors will metastasize, partly because of the cell’s high ability to move spontaneously and actively and also due to the plastic nature of melanocytes. A melanoma can also be formed from existing mole on the body. If this melanoma metastasizes to other parts of the body, it can be fatal for the patient 2. The different levels of a melanoma refer to the extent of the cancer. Tumor thickness, melanoma cell location, and whether the melanoma cells have metastasized all play a role in determining the stage of melanoma.
There are many different types of cancer that affect people every day. One cancer that affected my family was stomach cancer. With every cancer come responsibilities and factors to keep under control such as knowledge of that cancer, its impacts, symptoms types, diet and many more. The basic form of any cancer begins in cells, which are the building blocks of tissue. Cells grow and divide and form new cells as the body needs them.
Sarah E. Byerley 12 March 2014 AHS 115: Medical Terminology Written assignment: A Brief Survey of Cancer In the eighth edition of Exploring Medical Language: A Student-Directed Approach, by Myrna LaFleur Brooks and Danielle LaFleur Brooks, cancer, known medically as a malignant neoplasm (35, 49), is broadly defined as a group of diseases involving unregulated, abnormal growth of new cells (29). In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant masses, or tumors, and, if left untreated, invading nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the body through the lymphatic system or bloodstream. This process is medically defined as metastasis, or the spread of disease from one organ to another
It is found more commonly in white skinned individuals but it can develop in those with dark skin as well. (American Cancer Association) Next genes play a crucial role in developing skin cancer. Many cancers begin when one or genes in a cell are mutated, which then creates and an abnormal protein. Melanin determines the color of skin, hair and eyes. Genes can help determine the ancestry or heredity of an individual.
Unit 3 Assignment 1: Disorders and Diseases Affecting the Lymphatic System Malorie Thompson Anatomy and Physiology II 10/06/2014 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, formerly known as Hodgkin’s disease, is a cancer of the lymphatic system which is a part of the immune system (Mayo Clinic, 2014). Hodgkin lymphoma generally presents with early clinical stages and indolent clinical behavior (Hartmann et al, 2014). In Hodgkin’s lymphoma, cells in the lymphatic system grow abnormally and may spreads beyond the lymphatic system (Mayo Clinic, 2014). As Hodgkin’s lymphoma progresses, it compromises your body’s ability to fight infection (Mayo Clinic, 2014). Hodgkin’s lymphoma is one of two common types of cancers of the lymphatic system (Mayo Clinic, 2014).
Addison’s Disease Definition: is a rare and chronic endocrine system disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones. It is characterised by a number of relatively nonspecific symptoms, such as abdominal pain and weakness, but under certain circumstances, these may progress to Addisonian crisis, a severe illness which may include very low blood pressure and coma. Risk Factors: * have cancer * take coagulants (blood thinners) * have chronic infections like tuberculosis * had surgery to remove any part of your adrenal gland * have an autoimmune disease, like type 1 diabetes or Graves’ disease Causes: Addison's disease results when your adrenal glands are damaged, producing insufficient