Argumentative Essay: The Battle Of Cancer

There have been many developments in cancer over the last few decades, but unfortunately, even the best treatment might not work. Growing up, I experienced many family members battle cancer. Both of my uncles were recently diagnosed, and after countless trips to the hospital, my uncle Jamie passed away. My other uncle, Jimmy, moved in with us shortly after. My family and I continue to take care of him and support him throughout the battle he is rigorously fighting. Jimmy was diagnosed with Leukemia a few years ago, and he is still waiting for a bone marrow transplant. With cancer, you never know the outcome. You never know if the chemotherapy will work, or if there will be any complications. When the chemotherapy didn't work for my uncle, he began to lose hope. …show more content…
After spending countless trips to the hospital and doctor's office with my uncle, I became fascinated by everything that was going on. I wanted to learn more about cancer, and discover what options he had. This initiated me to volunteer every week at the hospital. After a couple months of volunteering and talking with patients, I discovered that cancer and other illnesses are not just a fight within your body, they take over your mind too. After numerous treatments, you begin to wonder what else you can do. This opened my eyes to see how the healthcare system should not only focus on the body, but the mind too. Unfortunately, I have experienced poor care given to both my uncle's who were diagnosed with terminal cancer. I have become inspired to make a difference by providing the best care possible to patients and their families throughout their time in the hospital. The care my family received was something I don't want anyone else to ever have to go