Hey Scholars,
This week we are talking about cell growth and reproduction as well as what happens when this growth becomes uncontrolled. There is a factoid that says 3 out of 4 people will be directly affected by some type of cancer throughout their lives. I know that this is a scary statistic for most of you but science is working hard to find a cure or at least battle all types of cancer. I'm sure you are all aware by now of my direct connection with cancer (my dad having throat cancer from years of smoking) but I'm sure people close to you have been affected by cancer as well. For this weeks post you have two choices you can blog about someone close to you that has been affected by cancer and tell their story.... or... you can enlighten us with new cancer treatments that are being developed.
Have A Great Week
Mr. D
PS: Get those assignments and test corrections in before Friday!
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Dear Mr.Dillman,
In class I mentioned that my grandfather has prostrate cancer, but I meant to switch it around. He use to have prostate cancer, but is now suffering from lung cancer, even though he quite smoking long ago. It has taken a great deal of energy away from him, and he gets tired out easily. He doesn't get to swim or golf as much as he use to. His hair falls out from chemo, and he lost a lot of weight. The last time my grandparents visited us from South Carolina was a few months ago. During the end of his stay, he was short of breath and it was becoming hard for him to breath. My dad, along with my big brother, drove my grandparents back home to immediately take my grandpa to the hospital. On the drive there, while parked on the side of the road to make sure the car was ok, a distracted driver hit my father, but thankfully he jumped back in time only to seriously injure his leg. The man was charged with hit and run, but despite having to deal with an injured leg, my dad got my grandfather to his hospital in time to find that his lungs were filled with fluids which caused him to have trouble breathing. As we talked about lung cancer in class, I realized this may have been a symptom of the build-up of tar on his lungs (hard time filtering out substances). They removed all the fluid, and my grandpa felt much better. My dad also eventually healed from his accident, which took a good chuck of skin from his leg, but was even more glad that his father was ok. Today my grandpa still fights cancer, and in about a week, we will be having a family reunion for his 75th birthday. I’m organizing a church service for him where I will play my violin (so we don't have to deal with the hustle and bustle of church on Sunday). Even though it is the cancer that kills the most people in the US, I’ am hoping that one day he will be healed from it.
Mimi Fuerst, 3rd period
Hey Mr. Dillman, the reason I don't like to talk about cancer is because about 6 years ago my grandmother was diagnosed with lung cancer. after a while of kimo, she was good. out riding four wheelers and everything. one day she woke up with a really bad head ache, so they took her to a hospital. she had brain cancer.
she was the closest person to me. when we went in to visit when she got really bad. i went to go with a friend and as soon as i walked out the door...
...she died...
Mr Dillman,
In my family I have a history of lung cancer. When my dad told me this I was thinking right away on what I could do to most definatly not get that horrific cancer that is the most deadlist in the country. Well, I excersice everyday (or at least try to) and I do not smoke, hang around anyone that smokes, and if I have to walk by someone that is smoking then I just like sort of hold my breathe and hopefully that will help me to not get that. That day we discussed that the lung cancer kills most of the people that have it and its is a lot so i started freaking out because I want to be as healthy as i can ever be!!
Bri
Third period.
well,
i dont really know the whole story about them. but my grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer. she beat it and stuff. she is still alive and healthy today. this was my grandmother on my mothers side. now my great grandmother had lung and brain cancer. she went through a lot of kemo. all the cancer is gone.but it left her brain more or less like mush. she can really only remember up to about 5 minutes unless it is liek she sees you everyday. she gets a little irratated at times. and she forgets that she cant really do anything by herself. so when i went to see her this summer it took all of my stregth not to start crying when i saw saw her. because the last time before that isaw here she was picking me up, driving me everywhere, and having a lot of fun. but now in my personal opinion i dont know how she is still alive and i dont know how much longer she will last. this is alson on my mothers side.
-madison
fotheringill
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