1. The first Wiki page that I visited was Evan Jerome’s which was about the Iraq War. Evan did a great job of conveying both the pro-war and anti-war sides and being unbiased with his information. I, myself, would probably have found that task especially difficult. The first major thing that shocked me about the war was the actual starting date. George Bush announced that the United States was going to war with Iraq on March 13, 2003. That was about six years ago. I was astounded at how long this war has been going on compared to the amount of progress that has been made. I guess we have become so used to the fact of being in this war, that we have forgotten, how substantial this war really is. The reasons for war that Evan mentioned were weapons of mass destruction, maintaining and protecting the oil supply, and stopping the war on terrorism. All of these reasons seem very relevant to this day and age. The thing that blew me away was the death toll, 4,524 Americans and a total of at least 150,000 Iraqis. Being the poor state of our economy, the cost of the war caught my eye. This war has cost 500 billion dollars, money that we don’t necessarily have to spend right now. As a whole, Evan’s Wiki page was very informative and clued me in on the specific aspects of the war.
2. The second Wiki page that I visited was Joe Aiello’s discussing the Internets effect on the Music Industry. Joe shed light on so many of the difficulties and struggles that so many aspiring musicians face that I was totally unaware of. Although the Internet is a great way for an unknown to get his or her music out into the world, there is a chance for piracy, in other words, getting their music stolen. He also explained how getting a major record label isn’t always the best way to go about the business. Record labels no longer control the music industry like they once did. Although it is risky, the Internet has become an easier and an overall more effective way of distributing music.
3. The third Wiki page I visited was Sierra Almengual’s involving the media’s effect on body image. This is a very relevant issue especially because the number of people being diagnosed by eating disorders is increasing rapidly. Sierra brought up a great point about how Americans look up to such skinny people when only 8% of actual Americans fit those descriptions. That it really puzzling. It was also really sad to hear that eating disorders affect one in one hundred girls in the United States. Television and magazines can actually hinder their progress in recovery. It is upsetting that the media can have such a negative influence on the people who support it.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Cancer is a disease that has caused heartache for friends and family all across the world. Sadly, you’ve seen this terrible disease, in one way or another, destroy people’s lives. Although we have been dealing with this horrible disease for many years, cancer is in fact a secular and contemporary issue; the amount of people who are being diagnosed with cancer is still increasing throughout the world. With this increase however, also comes the good news that the survival rate is increasing as well. Doctors are closer than ever to finding a cure for the dreadful disease.
A common question that many people have is, “What is cancer anyways?” Without getting too technical, “[c]ancer is a group of diseases in which cells are aggressive (grow and divide without respect to normal limits), invasive (invade and destroy adjacent tissues), and sometimes metastatic (spread to other locations in the body).” Cancer doesn’t discriminate and can attack anyone at anytime. Sometimes people even bring this disease upon themselves by engaging in risky activities. Some of these behaviors include: smoking, drinking, refusing to wear sunscreen, and recent studies suggest even talking on cell phones link to brain cancer. Harmful chemicals called carcinogens have been proven cancer-causing agents. Carcinogens are everywhere, even the least suspecting places. Examples of some common products in which carcinogens can be found include: microwavable foods, hair dyes, artificial sweeteners, and tobacco products. Five hundred billion pounds of carcinogens are produced annually.
Cancer is a secular disease that affects millions everywhere. “Worldwide, the report shows that there were 10.9 million new cancer cases diagnosed and 6.7 million cancer deaths reported in 2002.” Some cancers are more common than others in the different places however. For instance, lung cancer is the number one cancer in the United States, followed by breast cancer. Cancer seems to be a lot more common in China compared to all of the other countries. “China accounts for 20% of the world's total of new cancer cases (2.2 million), [while] North America's 1.6 million new cancer cases account for 14.5% of the world's total.”
Although there is no positive cure for cancer, doctors and scientists are developing more and more effective treatment methods. The methods of today include, “surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy and biologic therapy. Clinical trials may be an option for some who meet certain study criteria.” All of these options have harmful side effects however. When patients are placed on chemotherapy, they sometimes experience emotional pain such as depression as well as the physical side effects of hair loss, anemia, fatigue, appetite change, and pain.
There are many things that the average person can to do help support cancer patients and the ongoing process of cancer research. One can participate in cancer walks such as the Relay for Life or the Race for a Cure. These are cancer walks where you can make teams of friends and family members and raise money for cancer research. Another great organization is called Locks for Love. One can donate several inches of their hair and donate it to make a wig for a man, woman, or even child on chemotherapy. I, myself, donated my hair for locks of love in fifth grade. It was a great experience that went to a great cause.
Though cancer is a terrible disease, it is not a death sentence. The survival rates are increasing year by year. Many studies have shed light on the fact that keeping a high self-image and positive attitude increases your chance for survival. Help stand up to cancer and make this disease a thing of the past.
Bibliography:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cancer
http://www.canceriq.org/causes.html
http://www.ghchealth.com/facts-you-need-to-know-about-cancer.html
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20050310/cancer-most-common-in-north-america
http://cancer.about.com/od/treatmentoptions/a/options.htm
http://www.cancer.com/cancer/se_side-effects.html
A common question that many people have is, “What is cancer anyways?” Without getting too technical, “[c]ancer is a group of diseases in which cells are aggressive (grow and divide without respect to normal limits), invasive (invade and destroy adjacent tissues), and sometimes metastatic (spread to other locations in the body).” Cancer doesn’t discriminate and can attack anyone at anytime. Sometimes people even bring this disease upon themselves by engaging in risky activities. Some of these behaviors include: smoking, drinking, refusing to wear sunscreen, and recent studies suggest even talking on cell phones link to brain cancer. Harmful chemicals called carcinogens have been proven cancer-causing agents. Carcinogens are everywhere, even the least suspecting places. Examples of some common products in which carcinogens can be found include: microwavable foods, hair dyes, artificial sweeteners, and tobacco products. Five hundred billion pounds of carcinogens are produced annually.
Cancer is a secular disease that affects millions everywhere. “Worldwide, the report shows that there were 10.9 million new cancer cases diagnosed and 6.7 million cancer deaths reported in 2002.” Some cancers are more common than others in the different places however. For instance, lung cancer is the number one cancer in the United States, followed by breast cancer. Cancer seems to be a lot more common in China compared to all of the other countries. “China accounts for 20% of the world's total of new cancer cases (2.2 million), [while] North America's 1.6 million new cancer cases account for 14.5% of the world's total.”
Although there is no positive cure for cancer, doctors and scientists are developing more and more effective treatment methods. The methods of today include, “surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy and biologic therapy. Clinical trials may be an option for some who meet certain study criteria.” All of these options have harmful side effects however. When patients are placed on chemotherapy, they sometimes experience emotional pain such as depression as well as the physical side effects of hair loss, anemia, fatigue, appetite change, and pain.
There are many things that the average person can to do help support cancer patients and the ongoing process of cancer research. One can participate in cancer walks such as the Relay for Life or the Race for a Cure. These are cancer walks where you can make teams of friends and family members and raise money for cancer research. Another great organization is called Locks for Love. One can donate several inches of their hair and donate it to make a wig for a man, woman, or even child on chemotherapy. I, myself, donated my hair for locks of love in fifth grade. It was a great experience that went to a great cause.
Though cancer is a terrible disease, it is not a death sentence. The survival rates are increasing year by year. Many studies have shed light on the fact that keeping a high self-image and positive attitude increases your chance for survival. Help stand up to cancer and make this disease a thing of the past.
Bibliography:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cancer
http://www.canceriq.org/causes.html
http://www.ghchealth.com/facts-you-need-to-know-about-cancer.html
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20050310/cancer-most-common-in-north-america
http://cancer.about.com/od/treatmentoptions/a/options.htm
http://www.cancer.com/cancer/se_side-effects.html
Exam: What I have Learned!
Cancer is a disease that has caused heartache for many people, either
friends and family, all across the world. Sadly, you’ve seen this terrible disease, in one way or another, destroy people’s lives. Although we have been dealing with this horrible disease for many years, cancer is in fact a secular and contemporary issue; the amount of people who are being diagnosed with cancer is still increasing throughout the world. With this increase however, also comes some good news. The survival rate is increasing as well. Doctors are closer than ever to finding a cure for the dreadful disease.
A common question that many people have is, “What is cancer anyways?” Without getting too technical, “[c]ancer is a group of diseases in which cells are aggressive (grow and divide without respect to normal limits), invasive (invade and destroy adjacent tissues), and sometimes metastatic (spread to other locations in the body).” Cancer doesn’t discriminate and can attack anyone at anytime. Sometimes people even bring this disease upon themselves by engaging in risky activities. Some of these behaviors include: smoking, drinking, refusing to wear sunscreen, and recent studies suggest even talking on cell phones link to brain cancer. Harmful chemicals called carcinogens have been proven cancer-causing agents. Carcinogens are everywhere, even the least suspecting places. Examples of some common products in which carcinogens can be found include: microwavable foods, hair dyes, artificial sweeteners, and tobacco products. Five hundred billion pounds of carcinogens are produced annually.
Cancer is a secular disease that affects millions everywhere. “Worldwide, the report shows that there were 10.9 million new cancer cases diagnosed and 6.7 million cancer deaths reported in 2002.” Some cancers are more common than others in the different places however. For instance, lung cancer is the number one cancer in the United States, followed by breast cancer. Cancer seems to be a lot more common in China compared to all of the other countries. “China accounts for 20% of the world's total of new cancer cases (2.2 million), [while] North America's 1.6 million new cancer cases account for 14.5% of the world's total.”
Although there is no positive cure for cancer, doctors and scientists are developing more and more effective treatment methods. The methods of today include, “surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy and biologic therapy. Clinical trials may be an option for some who meet certain study criteria.” All of these options have harmful side effects however. When patients are placed on chemotherapy, they sometimes experience emotional pain such as depression as well as the physical side effects of hair loss, anemia, fatigue, appetite change, and pain.
There are many things that the average person can to do help support cancer patients and the ongoing process of cancer research. One can participate in cancer walks such as the Relay for Life or the Race for a Cure. These are cancer walks where you can make teams of friends and family members and raise money for cancer research. Another great organization is called Locks for Love. One can donate several inches of their hair and donate it to make a wig for a man, woman, or even child on chemotherapy. I, myself, donated my hair for locks of love in fifth grade. It was a great experience that went to a great cause.
Though cancer is a terrible disease, it is not a death sentence. The survival rates are increasing year by year. Many studies have shed light on the fact that keeping a high self-image and positive attitude increases your chance for survival. Help stand up to cancer and make this disease a thing of the past.
Bibliography:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cancer
http://www.canceriq.org/causes.html
http://www.ghchealth.com/facts-you-need-to-know-about-cancer.html
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20050310/cancer-most-common-in-north-america
http://cancer.about.com/od/treatmentoptions/a/options.htm
http://www.cancer.com/cancer/se_side-effects.html
friends and family, all across the world. Sadly, you’ve seen this terrible disease, in one way or another, destroy people’s lives. Although we have been dealing with this horrible disease for many years, cancer is in fact a secular and contemporary issue; the amount of people who are being diagnosed with cancer is still increasing throughout the world. With this increase however, also comes some good news. The survival rate is increasing as well. Doctors are closer than ever to finding a cure for the dreadful disease.
A common question that many people have is, “What is cancer anyways?” Without getting too technical, “[c]ancer is a group of diseases in which cells are aggressive (grow and divide without respect to normal limits), invasive (invade and destroy adjacent tissues), and sometimes metastatic (spread to other locations in the body).” Cancer doesn’t discriminate and can attack anyone at anytime. Sometimes people even bring this disease upon themselves by engaging in risky activities. Some of these behaviors include: smoking, drinking, refusing to wear sunscreen, and recent studies suggest even talking on cell phones link to brain cancer. Harmful chemicals called carcinogens have been proven cancer-causing agents. Carcinogens are everywhere, even the least suspecting places. Examples of some common products in which carcinogens can be found include: microwavable foods, hair dyes, artificial sweeteners, and tobacco products. Five hundred billion pounds of carcinogens are produced annually.
Cancer is a secular disease that affects millions everywhere. “Worldwide, the report shows that there were 10.9 million new cancer cases diagnosed and 6.7 million cancer deaths reported in 2002.” Some cancers are more common than others in the different places however. For instance, lung cancer is the number one cancer in the United States, followed by breast cancer. Cancer seems to be a lot more common in China compared to all of the other countries. “China accounts for 20% of the world's total of new cancer cases (2.2 million), [while] North America's 1.6 million new cancer cases account for 14.5% of the world's total.”
Although there is no positive cure for cancer, doctors and scientists are developing more and more effective treatment methods. The methods of today include, “surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy and biologic therapy. Clinical trials may be an option for some who meet certain study criteria.” All of these options have harmful side effects however. When patients are placed on chemotherapy, they sometimes experience emotional pain such as depression as well as the physical side effects of hair loss, anemia, fatigue, appetite change, and pain.
There are many things that the average person can to do help support cancer patients and the ongoing process of cancer research. One can participate in cancer walks such as the Relay for Life or the Race for a Cure. These are cancer walks where you can make teams of friends and family members and raise money for cancer research. Another great organization is called Locks for Love. One can donate several inches of their hair and donate it to make a wig for a man, woman, or even child on chemotherapy. I, myself, donated my hair for locks of love in fifth grade. It was a great experience that went to a great cause.
Though cancer is a terrible disease, it is not a death sentence. The survival rates are increasing year by year. Many studies have shed light on the fact that keeping a high self-image and positive attitude increases your chance for survival. Help stand up to cancer and make this disease a thing of the past.
Bibliography:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cancer
http://www.canceriq.org/causes.html
http://www.ghchealth.com/facts-you-need-to-know-about-cancer.html
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20050310/cancer-most-common-in-north-america
http://cancer.about.com/od/treatmentoptions/a/options.htm
http://www.cancer.com/cancer/se_side-effects.html
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Cost of Treatment
I was looking at bookmarks on my delicious account when I came across this shockingly interesting website regarding the increasing cost of cancer treatment. Because the medicare system is becoming larger and more complex, the cost of treatments are increasing drastically. This article also mentions the fact that American's are living longer which, in fact, leads to more people being diagnosed with the disease.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Project Plan
For my project, I plan to create a Glogster Poster. This is a virtual poster that you can put information, pictures, and links on about your topic. I plan to put the basic facts and definitions, statistics, preventable cancers, dangers, and recent discoveries and advancements involving the disease itself. Also, I plan to explain how cancer and medicare can correspond. I may also do an Interactive Inspiration Concept Map to help explain how cancer treatment and medicare go hand and hand.
Monday, December 1, 2008
The Truth About Cancer - A PBS Podcast
Once again, I was looking up popular podcasts involving cancer on itunes and I came across one that I felt was particularly interesting. This one is called the "The Truth About Cancer" and it was made by PBS. Linda Ellerbee, a cancer survivor, along with four cancer experts, talk about cancer as "cells gone wrong". Although quite simple, it's a very accurate explanation for this disease. The group also goes in depth in describing how they believe that cancer isn't taken seriously enough by most Americans. One of the speaker says that American's are putting their money and time into things that kill a lot less people. He also explains how cancer isn't receiving the attention, time, and money that the disease deserves. Many other important points are brought up involving the fact that cancer isn't always the same and it can effect different people in different ways; this is a reason why a cure is so hard to come by. Another great point is brought up about how, although there is no way to prove this, that cancer can react differently based on a persons attitude and spirituality. They also stress the fact that cancer is not necessarily a death sentence.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Podcast Response
While searching itunes, I came across some very interesting podcasts regarding cancer and the treatment advances that are being made. On this podcast, they mention the dramatic advances that have been made. Bio-therapy, the new, less toxic medicine, have resulted in increased long term survival rates. Although this podcast is from January of 2006, this still seems very promising and more and more advancements are still being made today. This podcast also deals with the emotional stress that comes with being diagnosed with cancer. I could only imagine they amount of sadness one would feel if they find out that they have cancer, a disease that kills many through out the world. In this podcast, specialist analyze how although it is very stressful on the emotions, through support groups, blogs, and information websites, these anxious, scared, or even angry feelings, can turn into hope and acceptance.
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