Summary Of Cancer Experience By Patricia Falls

I was deeply touched when my grandfather was diagnosed with widespread colon cancer several years ago. Being naïve at the time, I thought “why is cancer so bad, can’t it be cured just like the flu?” From my Biology and Genetics courses, I realized that cancer was a complex problem that was not fully understood, despite many advances. To my surprise, I found that cancer was the second leading cause of death according to the CDC website. This sobering statistic spiked my curiosity and led me deeper into the topic. I became intrigued by cellular pathways and how missteps in the pathways could result in cancer. It also struck me that most discoveries were confined to labs and research papers without ever reaching patients. I decided to become a scientist and do my part to advance the understanding of

Cancer is a deadly disease that has some very serious effects on a person both physically and mentally. Cancer can result in a simple surgery that may take only a couple days, or a life-long struggle that leaves someone so fatigued and tired that it makes them want to give up. It will put fear in anyone's eyes and will devastate even the strongest of people, but cancer can bring out the courageousness in a person to fight this disease and not give up. It can be a fatal disease but it can also bring out the strength in someone which is an amazing thing. Cancer has many serious effects on a person's body and their mental health and others, but can also inspire a person to dig deep and fight this disease

The nurse would have arranged for Mr. Thomas to receive training, so that he is able to transfer his wife safety from the bed to a chair. Educating Mr. Thomas to safely participate in his wife’s care will prevent caregiver and patient injuries and will help Mr. Thomas not rely on paid staff to

I'm glad to hear that you're feeling slightly better!!!!! I had a similar issue with my grandma who had breast cancer, as well as other family members. I was so frustrated and found the doctors were equally responsible for a multitude of reasons. I packed up her bags and moved her North, where she could receive treatment at the Mayo clinic. Everything is coordinated for you (like it should be)!!! Results (labs/scans) are immediately sent to your smartphone when they become available, and you receive a list of all your specialist appointments and testing in advance. Labs/scans/, etc. are done (same day) onsite prior to your doctor's appointment all under one roof. You have a team of doctors working together on your treatment

To a certain point, one is able to anticipate the type of reactions and feelings that can be unleashed at the moment a cancer diagnosis is received. Anxiety, fear of physical suffering, impotence, and apprehension could be considered common responses to such situation. However, writer, Suleika Jaouad, using of much frankness, portrays a different aspect of reaction in her essay “Finding My Cancer Style”. Along with the inevitable question, “Was I going to make through this?” (Jaouad 831), came the unexpected preoccupation about whether or not she would lose her hair. As the chemotherapy developed, Jaouad describes how surprised she was to find that her concern about her look immediately began to shape her behavior. In an attempt to regain control

. Jettowyne, (The Compassionate Friends, 2011, November 4), stated, “Friends don’t want to say your child’s name, because they think it will make you feel bad”. Being open and asking or commenting on the child is essential in the healing process and showing support.

Another thing I noticed is that there is a large gap in research on stage four, or ‘terminal’ patients. I am unsure why this blank space exists, but I firmly believe that the voice of those affected by stage four cancers should be heard. There are many misconceptions that the world has about stage four cancer, and I think that conducting research on this subgroup would help to educate the population on what this stage of the disease truly

A few years ago I began to work extensively with the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation (NCCF), first as a tutor, then later as a liaison for my high school. From two years of one-on-one study sessions, alone in a classroom, I could fill a book with memoirs of families rocked by medical expenses that, without NCCF, threatened to bankrupt every person I met—children and adults sacrificing their prom, their college fund, their 401k, to the untrumpable cause of their son’s-daughter’s-brother’s-sister’s-niece’s-nephew’s-grandchild’s health. As a tutor, it was my job to help any student put before me to understand whatever had gone over their head in school; as a person, it was my job to let them cry for the first few minutes after the door of the classroom closed behind them when, for a moment, they didn’t have to bear the weight of so many worlds. It was my job to let them talk

“We can’t go out tonight. I already told you that.” Cali told her best friend Caleb now very annoyed.

According to the Canadian Cancer Statistics (2015), “about 2 in 5 Canadians will develop cancer in their lifetime, and about 1 in 4 Canadians will die of cancer” (p. 6). In 1971, President Nixon and Congress declared a war on cancer. Since then, the U.S Federal government has spent over 105 billion on the effort. Dr. Spector and Dr. Kolata, a noted professor of medicine, pharmacology and biochemistry, have noted that since 1950, the cancer death rate, adjusted for the size and age of the population has decreased by only 5%. They argue that there has been little progress on the war against cancer.

This study hypothesizes the following: long-term comorbid survivors of childhood cancer with the high psychosocial risk factors, in middle adolescence at the time of initial cancer diagnosis will be more like to display PTSD symptoms than other childhood cancer survivors. For the purpose of this research, long-term is defined as three plus years after completion of the cancer treatment. Comorbidity is defined as having either a secondary physical illness and/or a mental disorder diagnosed prior to the initial cancer diagnosis. Psychosocial risk factors are identified as lower quality of life post cancer treatment (diminished emotional and physical functioning), inadequate emotional/social support during and after treatment, a more intense

Although cancer affects the population as a whole, the past has proven women had a disadvantage when seeking cancer treatment. Despite scientific improvements in treating women's cancers, environmental justice continues to cause gaps in seeking adequate cancer treatment. Until women's equality issues improve, women will continue to fall at a disadvantage. We must empower women, through education, to make better, conscious decisions about their own health and cancer treatment. We must continue efforts to better reach women of lower SES, encourage cultural sensitivity within the health profession, and finally, change society's perception of women's body parts.

Being diagnosed with a cancer is a life changing moment for the patient, friends and the families. "there are 10.9 million new cases, 6.7 million deaths and 24.6 million people living with cancer" (Simonelli & Andersen, 2007). "Cancer is the second leading cause of death except heart disease which is number one in the whole world" (Simonelli & Andersen, 2007). Another name for cancer is malignancy. "Cancer refers to group of diseases that involve uncontrolled cell growth" (Corner & Bailey, 2009). There are more than 100 types of cancer, including breast, skin, lung, pancreatic, ovarian, prostate. "If a tumor cells penetrated local tissues, lymphatics, or blood vessels, is a sign of malignancy with potential to metastasize"(Copstead, & Banasik, 2014 p.114). It takes some years for cancer to manifest without the person knowing, symptoms vary depending on the type. “Cancer treatment options include chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery" (WEBMD, 2014, p. 1). "About a third of all cancer deaths in the U.S are as a result of poor nutrition, overweight, lack of exercise” (Mertz, Oberleitner, Odle, & Carson-DeWitt, 2013). Some other causes are excessive fat intake, family history, occupational and environmental factors. Some signs and symptoms of cancer are: "fatigue, lump or thickened area felt under the skin, Sores that refused to heal, weight changes, hoarseness, persistent cough or breathing, persistent unexplained muscle or joint pain, bleeding,

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