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According to the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Facts and Figures (2015), “cancer is the second leading cause of death among children aged 0-14 years of age. Mortality rates for child-hood cancer have declined by 67% over the past four decades, from 6.3 (per 100,000) in 1970 to 2.1 in 2011. The substantial progress in reducing childhood cancer mortality is largely attributable to improvements in treatment and high rates of participation in clinical trials” (p.11). With the increased rates of…

According to Ministry of Health (2017), cancer is currently the leading cause of death in Singapore, accounting for 29.6% of deaths in 2016. Approximately 1 out of every 4 – 5 Singaporeans have the risk of developing cancer in their lifetime. (National Registry of Diseases Office, 2016) One of the main ways in treating cancer would be through Radiation Therapy. It is often used as a curative treatment alone or in conjunction with surgery and/or chemotherapy depending on the type of cancer.…

Demonstrate your level of involvement in activities and/or contributions to the University or Community. (Include professional organizations you belong to): I am co-president of the MSUM Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) group on campus. This group is a great way for students to get involved and to raise awareness about cancer. AS a group we put on 2-4 events throughout the year to raise cancer awareness and money for cancer research. For example, this fall I planned and put on a “Knockout Cancer…

Marijuana. This word alone often strikes fear in many. They think of juvenile delinquents getting into trouble. They think of inferior people wasting away their minds and ruining their bodies. They think of these pot smokers as a poison, and make sure to keep their loved ones away in fear that they too will become infected. I can guarantee you they didn’t think of George Washington, John Adams, Barack Obama, or Thomas Jefferson. They surely didn’t think of Albert Einstein or Steve Jobs. Yes…

Introduction: Ovarian cancer is the deadliest of the reproductive cancers, killing two out of every three women diagnosed with it. Cancer is when cells grow and divide quickly and then the area with cancer develops a tumor, if/when the cancer spreads to other surrounding organs, it can ultimately lead to death. Ovarian cancer is often called the “silent killer,” because doctors had not known that there were symptoms, until recently. Although, what little symptoms there are, are also symptoms of…

my chronic illness paper is thyroid cancer. I chose this particular illness because it has affected a few people in my immediate family and I wanted to get a better understanding of this chronic illness. Thyroid cancer, as described by The American Cancer Society, is when cancer starts in the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is below the thyroid cartilage (Adam’s apple) in the front part of the neck. In most people, the thyroid cannot be seen or felt. It is butterfly shaped, with 2 lobes — the…

rely on to promote breast cancer awareness, The American Cancer Society is another credible source. This organization provides useful facts about the disease, treatments, and prognosis. The statistics and facts we can gather about breast cancer leads us to believe the visual appeals to logos as well. The data gathered shows that being aware if this dreadful disease and its signs has made the road to recovery more manageable for victims. Our society can easily make connections between this…

Mouth and Oropharynx Cancer Globally, Cancer is major health problem and one of the most common deadly health problems. In the United States, 25% of deaths are caused only by cancer. Mouth and oropharynx cancer is the fast growth of abnormal cells that may be developed in the lips, gum, tongue, oropharynx, oral cavity, piriform sinus, or hypo-pharynx. Universally, it is the twelfth most common part of the body that can develop cancerous tumor []. According to Wiley Online Library…

In the month of ‘’ September is childhood cancer awareness month’’. Alexis Lemonade Foundation. In the U.S over 15,780 children under the age 21 are diagnosed with cancer each year, ¼ of them will not survive. When a family finds out their child has cancer it’s heartbreaking. Childhood cancer awareness month is to put a light on the types of cancer that affects the children. During the month of September is when we raise money for their families. May 23, 2008 senator Hillary Clinton and senator…

by the study, which is that there is not a link between vasectomies and prostate cancer. In contrast with the conclusions of the study, Bakalar offers his own solution to prostate cancer. Citing Eric J. Jacobs, an epidemiologist from the American Cancer Society, Bakalar suggests making healthier lifestyle choices to better prevent prostate cancer rather than avoiding vasectomies. This shows an inference being made that there exists a relationship between healthy lifestyle choices, such as…