Acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Childhood Cancer and its Effects on Family Each year, the parents of approximately 15,700 kids will hear the words “your child has cancer.” Childhood cancer is much more common than people think. People say it is rare and that is one of the reasons why it doesn’t get much funding. Yet, cancer kills more children than cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, asthma, and juvenile diabetes combined. Childhood cancer is devastating and it is very important to know about. It is an awful disease that…

Back in 1878 lung cancer was almost a rare disease; it was only one percent of all the different types of cancer. Scientists thought, in later years once the idea that cells split, reformed, and split again, that the reason there was little talk of cancer in the ancient world was because people did not live long enough. But in the EMPEROR OF ALL MALADIES by Siddhartha Mukherjee traces the history of the disease from 2500BCE to the present. By the early 1900s cancer seemed to be increasing. Or…

Science is part of an everyday life. The field of genetics can impact someone’s health, political view, faith, and job. Every day, society is expanding the applications of such potentials to cure genetic disorders, modify organisms, and identifying criminals. Every year, there are over eight million children born with a serious disorder that is caused by genes. “The most common genetic defects include heart disorders, Down syndrome and incorrectly formed backbones and brains. They also include…

1. The perfect environment in which to raise a child should be in a stable household with a loving family. Having a big family surrounded by people whom make you feel safe and confident is a necessity for every child. Also, having siblings to whom to play with or asking for help whenever one needs it. Communication is very important in every household. A family that bonds together, works things out, and support each other is an essential to raise a child. For example, even when things get tough,…