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The Truth on Cancer

The Truth on Cancer. Taylor Hassen. Why choose this?. Grandmother diagnosed with breast, lung, and liver cancer in 2011. Grandpa once had prostate cancer. Aunt Laurie once had Thyroid cancer. Leading to my Search. I hoped to learn more on cancer and the cancer(s) my Grandmother had.

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The Truth on Cancer

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  1. The Truth on Cancer • Taylor Hassen

  2. Why choose this? • Grandmother diagnosed with breast, lung, and liver cancer in 2011. • Grandpa once had prostate cancer. • Aunt Laurie once had Thyroid cancer.

  3. Leading to my Search • I hoped to learn more on cancer and the cancer(s) my Grandmother had. • How can being diagnosed with cancer affect someone’s life?

  4. Starting the Search • Basics on Cancer • Lung Cancer • Liver Cancer • Breast Cancer

  5. What Sources Did I Locate? • Newspaper Articles • Websites • Interview

  6. Obstacles • Repetitive Information • Un-Organized Information • Not the details I was searching for

  7. Interview with my Aunt • Messaged her questions through Facebook. • She agreed to answer them • Information she provided really helped me.

  8. Interview with my Aunt • It was frightening. • Support from family, friends, co-workers and Physician. • Had surgery to remove the cancer. • Having Cancer changed her life.

  9. The Basics of Cancer • Cancer happens when cells begin to divide uncontrollably. • Can form tumors which can harm the functions of the body. • Cancerous tumors are Malignant tumors.

  10. Carcinomas • Sarcomas • Lymphomas • Leukemias • Adenomas

  11. Lung • Melanoma • Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma • Pancreatic • Prostate • Thyroid • Bladder • Breast • Colon • Rectal • Endometrial • Kidney • Leukemia

  12. Surgery • Radiation • Chemotherapy • Immunotherapy • Hormone Therapy • Gene Therapy

  13. 1 in 8 women are affected. • Two main types • Risk Factors • Symptoms and Signs • Tests • Treatment

  14. People who smoke are at higher risk. • Two types • Risk factors • Signs/Symptoms • Survival rates are very low.

  15. 2% of all cancer’s in the US • Most of the time, Liver Cancer is caused by Metastasis. • Tumors • Risk Factors

  16. New Questions • How can I support those affected by cancer? • What other things can I do to support the cure for cancer?

  17. Conclusion • I was successful in locating what I was hoping for. • Hopefully, I can find even more detailed information. • I plan to apply the new knowledge I gained by supporting the fight against cancer and using my knowledge to help other people in the same position as I was.

  18. Works Cited • "American Cancer Society | Information and Resources for Cancer: Breast, Colon, Lung, Prostate, Skin." American Cancer Society | Information and Resources for Cancer: Breast, Colon, Lung, Prostate, Skin. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Dec. 2012. <http://www.cancer.org/>. • BRODY, JANE E.. "Breast Cancer - Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment of Breast Cancer - NY Times Health Information ." Health News - The New York Times. New York Times, 15 Dec. 2011. Web. 18 Dec. 2012. <http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/breast-cancer/overview.html>. • "Comprehend Cancer Information." Comprehend Cancer Information - National Cancer Institue. National Cancer Institute, n.d. Web. 20 Dec. 2012. <www.cancer.gov/>. • Crosta, Peter. "What is Cancer? What Causes Cancer?." Medical News Today: Health News. Medical News Today, n.d. Web. 18 Dec. 2012. <http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/cancer-oncology/>. • Hassen Smith, Laurie. Email interview. 10 Dec. 2012. • "Liver Cancer Causes, Survival Rate, Tumor Types, and More." WebMD - Better information. Better health.. WebMD, n.d. Web. 18 Dec. 2012. <http://www.webmd.com/cancer/understanding-liver-cancer-basic-information>. • "Lung cancer - MayoClinic.com." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic, n.d. Web. 18 Dec. 2012. <http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lung-cancer/DS00038>.

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