The process of leaving a work organization is difficult. Leaving an organization that you are part of as a volunteer is just as difficult. In fraternities, upperclassmen members tend to move out one year before they graduate. This is a problem that can create a leadership gap in the chapter...
The purpose of this study was to document, through
personal interviews, perceptions, attitudes and coping
skills utilized by women who have survived breast cancer
treated by mastectomy for at least 5 years without
recurrence.
A semi-structured interview guide was developed with
input from professionals in the field. The questions were...
One forty-item questionnaire (Cancer Nursing Outreach
Program Evaluation Tool) and one twenty-item questionnaire
(Cancer Attitude Survey) were submitted to a randomly
selected population of 200 employed associate, diploma and
baccalaureate degree nurses distributed among numerous
practice settings in the State of Oregon. Data were
analyzed using Analysis of Variance (fixed...
Cancer cell migration in three-dimensional extracellular matrix is a major cause of death for cancer patients. Although extensive studies have elucidated detailed mechanism of single cell 3D invasion and cell-ECM interaction, 3D collective cancer invasion is still poorly understood. 3D collective migration models have unveiled unexpected degrees of diversity and...
Feline injection site sarcomas (FISS) are frequently encountered cutaneous and subcutaneous neoplasms of cats. Significant patient morbidity is related to the invasiveness these tumors display, typically requiring extensive local excision or amputation. As with many veterinary tumors, survival time and tumor recurrence for FISS is highly influenced by histologic margin...
The purpose of this is study is to investigate the experiences of students in Latino/Latina fraternities and sororities. Five students were selected to take part of the study and were interviewed using a qualitative case study methodology grounded in critical race theory. Five themes were identified: the support system that...
The Bcl-2 family of proteins regulate cell survival and are targets for cancer therapy. This protein family has also been implicated in chemotherapeutic resistance, the cause of approximately 90% of treatment failure in advanced cancer. We analyzed the expression and the role of the Bcl-2 proteins in chemotherapy resistant breast...
Zinc is an essential mineral that is integral to many proteins and transcription factors that regulate key cellular functions. The normal prostate accumulates high concentrations of zinc; however, malignant tissues have significantly lower zinc levels. This unique relationship between zinc and the prostate has sparked interest in the role of...
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a re-emerging class of environmental pollutants. The persistent nature of these highly toxic compounds along with their ubiquity in the environment creates an unavoidable route of exposure. The developing fetus and neonate are a particularly susceptible population due to their incomplete complement of xenobiotic metabolizing...
Despite advances in treatment, cancer remains among the leading causes of death in the world. Progress in the treatment of metastatic cancers was seen with chemotherapy and radiotherapy, however, the major drawbacks of conventional cancer therapies are limited efficacy and severe side effects. Magnetic fluid hyperthermia (MFH) is a new...