...The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Together with its supporters, ACS is committed to helping people stay well and get well by finding cures and by fighting back. Critical Thinking Questions: 1. Imagine that a family friend or colleague has just been diagnosed with cancer. Explain how the American Cancer Society might provide education and support. What ACS services would you recommend and why? 2. According to statistics published by the American Cancer Society, there will be an estimated 1.5 million new cancer cases diagnosed each year over the next decade. What factors contribute to the yearly incidence and mortality rates of various cancers in Americans? What changes in policy and practice are most likely to affect these figures over time 3. Select a research program from among those funded by the American Cancer Society. Describe the program and discuss what impact the research will have on the prevention or treatment of cancer. 1. If I had a family member, friend or colleague that has just been diagnosed with cancer I would recommend that they get in contact with the American Cancer Society to learn about resources and support for them. They could reach out to them either by phone 1-800-227-2345 or internet at www.cancer.org. I have gone to this website to see for myself what it offers. It explains the diagnosis of cancer in easy to understand language...
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...Competences were created to govern the continuum of several types of nursing practices in all aspects of nursing programs and thus set the pace for graduates to provide accurate and competent care at a higher level of performance that displays knowledge, skills, abilities and judgment (American nurses association 2008 pg. 3) As healthcare becomes more advanced and complicated both level of nurses at the Associated Degree Nurse and the Baccalaureate nurse tend to differ due to the fact both category has its own responsibilities and role The role of the Associated Degree nurse is primarily based on technical skills as oppose to the nurse with a baccalaureate degree is competent in both technical skills and more advanced in critical thinking communication and decision making skills an Associated Degree Nurse is none the less responsible in both hospital or non hospital environment. Even though there’s a difference with the level of competency in both categories of nursing yet both categories are expected a generally high level of safety practice in every respect . A nurse with an Associate degree in no doubt expects to apply their objectives and theories into providing the highest level of care. This nurse is expected to demonstrate experience and skills gained through her years thus administering the optimum of care to clients. It is of significance that this level of nurse develop a sense of comradely with clients and members of their family...
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...The American Cancer Society (ACS) (2015) provides detailed information about prostate and testicular cancer specifics. Some facts about the prostate will provide a better understanding of the effects of prostate cancer. As stated by the ACS (2015): The prostate is a gland found only in males. It sits below the urinary bladder and in front of the rectum. The size of the prostate changes with age. It grows rapidly during puberty, fueled by the rise in male hormones (called androgens) in the body, such as testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT). The prostate usually stays about the same size or grows slowly in adults, as long as male hormones are present. In younger men, it is about the size of a walnut, but it can be much larger in older...
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...PRESS RELEASE Extended Stay America Commits 100,000 Room Nights To The American Cancer Society, Helping Cancer Patients Traveling For Treatment Renewal of flagship room donation program, Hotel Keys of Hope™, doubling previous years' donations ATLANTA -- An estimated 1.6 million Americans will be diagnosed with some type of cancer this year, and thousands will travel away from home for treatment. Extended Stay America (ESA) -- the largest owner-operated HOTEL brand in the U.S., and the American Cancer Society (ACS) -- the largest voluntary health organization in the nation – announced the renewal of their unprecedented multi-year partnership and flagship room donation program, Hotel Keys of Hope™. More than doubling the previous contribution, the hotel brand commits a record-breaking 100,000 rooms over the next two years, providing lodging support to a targeted 15,000 cancer patients. "All of us at Extended Stay America are very proud of the HOTEL Keys of Hope™ program. Our goal is to come to work every day and create a stay that makes a difference. If we can help pay back, even a little bit, it makes our day, our month, our year," said Gerry Lopez, chief executive officer, Extended Stay America. "For cancer patients facing financial challenges, this program alleviates one of the largest barriers for treatment — lodging cost during treatment. HOTEL Keys of Hope™ extends a comfortable suite with homelike amenities, the ability to have the comfort and support of family and...
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...is the American Cancer Society. About 4 years ago I lose my mother with lymphoma; her death left pain and gaping hole at the core of my life puzzle. For that I would like share with others about the several nonprofit companies whose goals are to help others. The American Cancer Society (ACS) saves lives by helping others stay well and get well. Their main focus is to prevent cancer or detect it as its earliest, most treatable stage. American Cancer Society: History: The American Cancer Society was first organized in 1913. At that time 15 doctors and businessman in New York City got together to create what was then called the American Society for the Control of Cancer (ASCC). In that time in history it was not considered appropriate to mention the word “Cancer” in public. Information concerning this bad illness was hidden in climate of fear and denial. At the same time, over75, 000 people died each year of cancer in just in the United States. The most important item on the founders’ agenda was to raise awareness of this illness, before any other educate doctors, nurses, patients and family members about cancer. Marjorie Illig was an ASCC field representative in 1936. She suggested creating a large network of new volunteers whose purpose was to wage the War on Cancer. In 1935 there were 15,000 people involved in cancer control in the U.S by 1938 there was ten times that number (American Cancer Society, 2015). Summary Activities The American Cancer Society activities...
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...The American Cancer Society Inc. The American Cancer Society’s main focus is to eliminate cancer worldwide. This society was initiated in order to help save lives while creating a world with less cancer. The organization does this by helping people stay well, helping people get well, finding cures, and lastly, by fighting back. (American Cancer Society Inc., 2013) This organization was founded in 1913 by 15 physicians (American Cancer Society Inc., 2013). These physicians acknowledged a need to find a cure because at that time death was the only option. These 15 physicians knew that they must raise public awareness where cancer was concerned. In addition, doctors and nurses needed to be informed as well as the patients that were affected. The American Cancer Society states the following as their mission: “The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.” (American Cancer Society Inc., 2013). This organization is driven by social initiative. The American Cancer Society has created a strategic plan to find cures for cancer. These physicians and volunteers have recognized a need for action and have also expressed a genuine concern for families that are affected by this deadly disease. In addition to finding cures, helping people get well, and helping...
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...Before talking about public awareness campaign on ovarian cancer and how badly it is needed, let’s clarify what ovarian cancer is. As American Cancer Society explains “ovarian cancer begins in the ovaries that are reproductive glands found only in females (women). The ovaries produce eggs for reproduction. They are also the main source of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. One ovary is on each side of the uterus in the pelvis” ("What Is Ovarian Cancer?"). One should understand that there are several types of cancer that develop from cells of the ovary and are considered to be one disease process. According to the information, provided at medicinenet.com, usually, “tumors arise from the epithelium or lining cells of the ovary. These include epithelial ovarian (from the cells on the surface of the ovary), fallopian tube, and primary peritoneal (the lining inside the abdomen that coats many abdominal structures) cancer” ("Ovarian Cancer: Facts on Symptoms and Treatment"). Obviously, there are some risk factors to pay attention to and the list of symptoms that women can identify themselves. Speaking about the risk factors that influence on the development of ovarian cancer, women should take into consideration the following key factors: age and family history. The older a women get the higher the risk. Thus, women who are over the age of 50 are more susceptible to ovarian cancer and ovarian cancer more often occurs in women who have already gone through the menopause...
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...been diagnosed with cancer. Explain how the American Cancer Society might provide education and support. What ACS services would you recommend and why? Unfortunately, I do not have to imagine having a family friend recently diagnosed with cancer. Sad-fully, this is a true reality for one of my closest friend’s two year old son. Little David was diagnosed with ALS (b-cell) in the past months. Although the mortality rate is lower for “b-cell” rather than “t-cell” ALS, it is heartbreaking to see the devastation that cancer brings to a family unit. The most challenging part of treating cancer for my friend’s son is seeing the psychological, physical and mental deterioration that occurs to a young body going through cancer treatment. Although he is taking the chemotherapy well, he has lost the ability to walk and his extensive vocabulary is down to three simple words. He has states of acute psychosis that are hard for his parents to deal with. David’s father is a CRNA and his mother a CVICU nurse, even at their level of expertise this it is unbearable at times to know everything about a disease yet have no control on its effects to your child. I know I have strayed away from the question, but wanted to stress the importance of why ACS exists. The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research,...
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...Cameron Boyd Benefit Types for the American Cancer Society Everybody benefits from the American Cancer Society the patient, organization, and employees. The patients benefit because they are able to receive treatment with a possible cure for their illness. Family and friends benefit as well because they do not have to watch their loved ones suffer from cancer. Patients also receive transportation assistance to and from treatment. They also get free room and board if they have to travel far. The American Cancer Society provides their patients with caps and wigs, and offer emotional support to their patients, and loved ones. The organization benefit by saving lives and receiving large donation to help research and to provide effective treatment. There are many benefits to for patients staff, and organization as one. The main benefit for the organization is funding and saving lives. This is the best reward in my opinion because God is watching and he will bless the whole organization. As for the employees the receive employment benefits that helps to make the workplace a pleasant place for staff and patients. The first work benefit they receive is medical, dental and vision insurance. Their family also receives life insurance, and 403(b) plan with employer contributions. This brings financial stability for the staff, and if the staff is financially stable then the organization falls into place. The benefit that this organization receives as one really motivates...
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...Esophageal Cancer The human body consists of millions of living cells. These cells grow, divide and die. This process goes on in our body without us even knowing it is happening. Our body is an amazing creation that scientist still can’t completely explain how and why all things happen. When our bodies are younger our cells divide faster which lends to our bodies growing. As we become older this process slows down and usually only divides to repair or replace old or injured cells. When cells begin to grow out of control this causes abnormal cell growth. The growth of these cells, start to take over other tissues, something that the normal cells can’t do. The growth and taking over the cells is what then begins the start of cancer cells. Depending on where this growth occurs depends on where the cancer begins to grow. The cells turn into cancer cells because the DNA becomes damaged. Usually when DNA is damaged our cells repair the damage, but with cancer these cells can longer be repaired and the cell is not able to die like it normally would. Then the damaged or sick cells start to grow and carry on the damaged DNA. This then begins the process of cancer. It is not fully understood how and why these cells become damaged and cancer sets in. But what we do know is that the damage to the DNA is usually caused by mistakes that happen while the normal cell is reproducing or by a cause in our environment. Exposure to obvious things like smoking and alcohol are clearly risk...
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...Associate Level Material Appendix B For this assignment you will share information with patients about a specific type of cancer by creating a flyer, brochure, or report. Select and complete one of the following assignments: Option 1: Families With Children Option 2: Young Adults Option 3: Middle-Aged Adults Option 4: Older Adults Option 1: Families With Children Your goal is to educate families with children about a cancer that affects children. Although focused, this group may contain a wide range of individuals who vary in age, reading level, and socioeconomic status. Be mindful of unique characteristics associated with the affected population. Be creative in your layout while maintaining a professional appearance. • Resources: American Cancer Society website (http://www.cancer.org) and the National Cancer Institute website (http://www.cancer.gov) • Choose one type of cancer that affects children. Share information about this cancer with children and their families. • Create a flyer, brochure, or report to present the information in 350 to 500 words. • Organize the information into five sections: o Causes and risk factors, including environmental risks o Prevention and detection o How the cancer affects the body o Treatment options o Name and contact information of at least one support group • Include at least one image (picture or diagram) that supports any of the details you present in the...
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...Tournament When/Duration: Spring season; April 2, 2011 Where: Masonboro Country Club Why: Philanthropic Event, American Cancer Society Fees: UNCW Students/Faculty with ID Card - $50 All non-students/faculty - $60 Team of 4 Fees include lunch by one of our sponsors Target Market: Golf Oriented Wilmington, NC locals Conflicting Events/Competitors Analysis: At this time there are no events scheduled through the City of Wilmington or UNC-Wilmington for this date and time. Objectives: Increase Public Relations of the Cameron School of Business through community involvement and establish a relationship with a philanthropic organization for future interaction. Promotion: • Signage and WOM advertising • Tables on UNC-Wilmington campus that will allow easy access for students and faculty • Social Media - Facebook promotion • TV/Radio paid ads?/donation because of cause (research cost of commercials in through Cumulous broadcasting) • 3 Golf Pros from local golf courses including XXX of Masonboro Country Club, Steve Isley of Oak Island Golf Course, and Barry Walters of St. James Plantation Sponsorship Proposal Letter [date] [Sponsor Name] [Sponsor Organization] Dear [SPONSOR NAME], UNC-Wilmington’s Cameron School of Business invites you to become a sponsor for our first annual Cameron Golf Tournament to benefit the American Cancer Society and the Cameron School of Business. The primary source of funding for Cameron Golf Tournament is from local sponsors...
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...sentence, someone in the world will have died of cancer. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in world, accounting for around 7.6 million deaths alone in the year 2008(WHO, 2013). With such an overwhelming fatality rate (as seen in figure1-1), it is paramount for medical research to continue to provide new and improved treatments for patients. The business behind cancer is one of high risk and even higher cost. While the focus is on creating treatments that are more and more effective, it is often stifled by the process to get approved. To look at it frankly, most radical treatments never make it off the ground due to the Federal Department of Agriculture. The cost incurred by the company developing the new treatment can be around 500 million dollars. In no way can these small startup companies afford this massive purse. Worse still, if the results are found inconclusive, the treatment must go through yet another clinical trial all over again. This is one of the main problems with the economics of cancer treatments. According to an article in business week a study found “That only 8% of experimental cancer drugs end up receiving FDA approval” (Arnst, 2008). The fact that so much time and resources are spent on drugs that will never see the market is a huge impact on the problem as a whole. The time, money and resources that go into each individual treatment are almost guaranteed to be a failed investment. With cancer being a billion dollar industry, one can only assume...
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...topic that is about the business of developing new drugs for liver cancer patients. Because liver cancer is the third most common cancer in the world, and the majority of patients with liver cancer will die within one year as a result of the cancer. Furthermore, every year there were about 564,000 new cases of liver cancer worldwide, and a similar number of patients died as result of this disease and about 75% of the liver cancer are found in Southeast Asia. Liver cancer is also very common in Mozambique and South Africa (Melissa Conrad Stoppler,2011). But in North America and Western Europe is much lower, less than five per 100,000 population. In USA, there were about 21,600-30,600 new cases liver cancer of 315,6 million people (Melissa Conrad Stoppler,2011), in Mongolia, 1,600 new cases of liver cancer of 3.1 million people that is percent of per the population is more than USA. Everybody of all ages is possible to get liver cancer but men are to get liver cancer than women because their behavior, life style, alcohol drinking, tobacco using. Usually, drinking huge alcohol, two types of diabetes is cause of the liver cancer (American Cancer Society, 2013). This cancer developing for many years without any sign of disease, so people know about their disease too late and becoming too difficult. If we could invent new drug for preventable of liver cancer or designed new machine to determine liver cancer in all developing stage and to medicate any drug, would be give to...
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...billions of dollars spent on cancer research over many decades, and the constant promise of a cure which is forever "just around the corner", cancer continues to increase? Especially when According to the International Agency for Research in Cancer "...80-90 per cent of human cancer is determined environmentally and thus theoretically avoidable." Hi my name is Spenser Grandstaff and today I would like to present some startling information and talk to you about the corruption of the cancer industry and how it affects all of us. A top medical doctor recently came out and said conventional cancer doctors regularly lie about success rates, and the system is designed to steer patients toward the most expensive treatment possible. This wasn’t just any doctor. It was Otis Brawley, head of the American Cancer Society — the very heart of the cancer treatment establishment. He said unproven cancer treatments are in widespread use across the U.S. And he wasn’t’ talking about natural or alternative treatments. He was referring to things like PSA exams and chemotherapy. A colleague of mr brawley was Dr. John Bailer, who spent 20 years on the staff of the U.S. National Cancer Institute and was editor of its journal. He said "My overall assessment is that the national cancer programme must be judged a qualified failure" Dr. Bailer also says: "The five year survival statistics of the American Cancer Society are very misleading. They now count things that are not cancer, and, because we are...
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