American Society of Clinical Oncology

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is a non-profit organization that has raised $569.4 million to support clinical and translational research at medical institutions worldwide (The Breast Cancer Research Foundation). The Breast Cancer Research Foundation was founded in 1993 by Evelyn Lauder. She is accredited with coming up with the use of the pink ribbon to…

Introduction: According to the North Dakota Cancer Coalition (2011), one out of two men and one out of three women will develop cancer in their lifetimes. Research estimates at least 10% of cancer patients do not receive effective relief of their cancer pain identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) three-step ladder guidelines, and an upwards to 30% of patients receive poor pain control, especially in their last year of life (Raphael et al., 2010). For patients with refractory cancer…

real people and this was their plight. As a Patient Services Representative for the American Cancer Society, I interacted with newly diagnosed and long-term patients at the Saint Joseph Hospital Oncology Center. I worked to provide them with transportation services, financial resources, support groups and health information. While I waited for patients to arrive for their treatment, I conversed with the Oncology Unit nurse, Linda. Upon…

RETINOBLASTOMA Retinoblastoma is “an embryonal tumor of developing photoreceptors” (Williams), and the majority of cases present in young children age five or younger. It is usually present at birth. Retinoblastoma can also be genetic in some cases. Only 150-350 cases present worldwide each year. It is one of the rarest forms of cancer. I chose to research this cancer because of its rarity. Originally, I wanted to research AML (acute myeloid leukemia), and quickly realized I craved to research…

our fight against the spread and contraction of lung cancer we can also avoid “cancer-causing” substances such as Tobacco which contains just as many toxic materials as cigarettes or Radon which can be found in your home. According to the American Cancer Society, Radon is responsible for 21,000 cancer deaths every year. Conclusion 9 Lung cancer is an epidemic that continues to grow and affect countless lives despite the efforts to find a cure. It continues to devastate whole families and…

The symptoms of multiple myeloma consist of pain from a pinched nerve or a collapsed vertebrae, anemia and fatigue associated with anemia, hypercalcemia (too much calcium in the blood) and blood clots. Multiple myeloma can cause the patient to have a weakened immune system depending on the stage of the cancer. This then causes additional complications related to a feeble immune system such as fever, weight loss, thirst, infections, bleeding gums, mental confusion and kidney failure. Usually the…

The demand for specialty medications will significantly increase. By 2020, 9.1 percent of healthcare spending will be for using specialty medications. After the Orphan Drug Act was enacted into law in 1983, more and more biological products and new medications have been developing to treat rare and critical diseases. Also, the Affordable Care Act ensures that patients cannot be denied coverage for pre-existing or high-cost conditions, which may require specialty medications. These laws create…

One of them was at the American University of Beirut (AUB) medical center in Lebanon and the other one was at Obeid Specialized Hospital in KSA, both of which have enriched my knowledge and enhanced my teamwork abilities. I also had the opportunity to do an observership at Rush…

The American Thoracic Society defined dyspnoea as a “subjective experience of breathing discomfort that consists of qualitatively distinct sensations that vary in intensity” (The American Thoracic Society, 2012) It is important to remember although there are many definitions of dyspnoea, like pain it is subjective and is best described by the person who…

According to Mike and Josie Harper Cancer Research Institute, “all applications must have a clear plan for pursuing external funding based on the pilot project that is being submitted to the American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant (ACS IRG). The format for these proposals include the body of the proposal to not exceed 6 pages, using the document template, and follow standard NIH format with the below recommendations. Appendices may not be more than 4 pages. Proposals must follow…