Cancer organizations

Cancer, as defined by the American Cancer Society, “Starts when cells in a part of the body start to grow out of control.” Many people have no idea the impact of cancer on not only the patient, but the family of the patient as well. There are many emotional, physical, and financial problems that entail a cancer diagnosis for a child. Emotionally, a parent must be prepared for anything that may come up in the duration of the treatment of the child. Physically, parents of a child with cancer are drained of all energy, and usually struggle to keep up with the needs of their child. Financially, families dealing with cancer are proven to spend thousands of dollars annually in an effort to rid their child of the cancer. Although all of these situations are difficult, the emotional aspect of cancer seems to have the largest effect on everyone involved in the child’s life. Emotionally, the family of a child diagnosed…

Model cases demonstrate all the defining attributes of the concept and are the pure exemplar. The additional cases are borderline, related, contrary, invented, and illegitimate. These cases may demonstrate some or none of the defining attributes of the concept (Walker & Avant, 2011, p. 163-167). The following case scenario was reviewed in a concept analysis by Agom et al (2015). Case Scenario Mrs. Smith is a 40-year-old female with a diagnosis of inoperable bowel obstruction with ovarian…

Unfortunately, these abnormal cells form a tumor that can ultimately lead to cancer. Lung Cancer is one of the leading types of cancer deaths in both men and women worldwide today. However, this wasn’t always the case. Back in the 1800’s…

As a result, this may be a good opportunity to discuss corporate responsibility to employees in particular and society in general. It is also important to note that employee demographics play an important role in creating benefits packages that will enhance employee performance or retention. Families with children may enjoy company-sponsored health care; however, younger workers may prefer additional time off. Depending on the demographic composition of the student group, answers will…

Mahembe and Engelbrecht (2013) note that it is necessary for an organization to understand what is meant by team effectiveness in order to utilize teams and enhance the overall success of the organization. Northouse, (2016) designates task accomplishment and team maintenance as the critical functions of team effectiveness. Northouse, (2016) notes that team accomplishment refers to the quality of the outcome of the team’s work. The case states that the patients feel no one cares about them and…

Memorial Sloan Kettering Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center impacts communities in New York, New Jersey and globally by providing information on cancer prevention, patient care, education and research (Vance & Hollis, 2015). In preparing a SWOT analysis of the external and internal forces faced by this organization include, strengths which includes the organizations ability to connect and provide information regarding cancer treatment, prevention and research that impacts the community…

Cancer is among one of the highest leading causes of death across the whole human population. In terms of women, breast cancer continues to be the greatest threat of cancer related death across all ages. Breast cancer is characterized by irregular dividing of cells, in other words uncontrolled cell growth, within the breast leading to the formation of a lump known as a tumor. Tumors are usually categorized into two categories: benign and malignant; in the case of breast cancer, tumors are…

Volunteering at the Relay for Life at Central Michigan University as an undergraduate student is a rewarding experience. This organization provides countless incredible opportunities and assistance in regards to cancer research, patients, and to the families of those affected by the fight against or loss to cancer. An uncle of mine lost his battle to pancreatic cancer. His doctor told him he had three months to live at the time of his diagnosis, but fortunately was granted four. Another uncle…

called Relay for Life. This event was sponsored by American Cancer Society and Freedom High School. The main focus the event offered was to give cancer-survival patients and their families a full weekend to come together and enjoy life within one place, Freedom High School Track and Field. All three communities came together to celebrate, there were: Oakley, Brentwood, and Antioch communities. Throughout the event, I was in a team that directed the children’s playground and the school’s kitchen.…

Cancer — one of the most conversational diseases in the world. Society is constantly trying to figure out ways to help prevent cancer. There are numerous research institutions and organizations that are dedicated to topics related to the prevention of cancer, such as the National Cancer Society, American Cancer Foundation, and American Cancer Society. Cancer is a deadly disease that everyone wants to eliminate from the world. Unfortunately, everyone does not agree on the methods for the…