WHAT IS THE PLAN FOR REDUCING THE LIKELIHOOD OF DEVELOPING CANCER?
Risk Factors of prevention
Getting scans
radiation
too much radiation leading to higher risk of cancer
Scarred tissue
Concerns
Complications
secondary cancers/new disorders or health realted issues
viruses/infection
death
Relapses
Radiation Scarring
Cost
Neutropenia
Need of blood donors
Blood transfusions
Red Cross
Health Insurance
Need of foundations
Getting regular examinations
Health insurance
protecting skin from sun
Mammograms
If you do develop it
Foundations to help
many more
Make-A-Wish
TLC (Teens Living with Cancer)
Camp Good Days
Compassionet
Ronald McDonald House
CURE
Studies
Emily on study
National
Test people to find better or new ways to cure
Example:***Alternative for chemo
White cells taken out of body and new cells injected with virus engineered to attack leukemia cells. Body goes into shock and makes person very sick often ventilator is needed. When you get better you are cured...This method has only been used sucessfullynon one person and scientist are watching closely to see how effective it is. If eefective they will work on ways to make it safer since more than half the people die from it.
Technological Advances
Sedation
Ports
Hospitals
Donors
Alternative for chemo
Scans
Chemo
Surgeries
Treatment
Lab Tests/Blood Draws
Pills
Transplants
Blood Transfusions
Lumbar punctures
Surgery
Radiation
Chemotherapy
Ways to reduce risk
Limit intake of processed foods
Protecting skin from sun
Not using tanning beds
Sunscreen
Limiting alcohol intake
Avoiding tobacco
Smoking Cigarettes
Secondhand smoke
MEDIA
raising money
To run scans for those who need them
Foundations to help those affected by cancer
Charities
Not enough money going to cancer research
raising awareness
Events
Celebrities
documentaries on tv
