Cancer Research Paper - 5050 Words

Cancer: Silent Killer By: Wynne Michael David S. Gogo Submitted to: Ms. Katrina Q. Sundo Abstract Cancer nowadays is very widespread. But what is cancer? Cancer, known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the body through the lymphatic system or bloodstream. Not all tumors are cancerous. Benign tumors do not grow uncontrollably, do not invade neighboring tissues, and do not spread throughout the body. There are many†¦show more content†¦Reviews of Related Literature According to Olivia Newton-John â€Å"My cancer scare changed my life. Im grateful for every new, healthy day I have. It has helped me prioritize my life.† According to Joel Siegel â€Å"What cancer does is, it forces you to focus, to prioritize, and you learn whats important. I mean, I dont sweat the small stuff. I used to get angry at cab drivers. Its not worth it.... And when somebody says you have cancer, you realize its all small stuff. And if it werent for the downside, everyone would want to have it. But there is a downside.† According to Melissa Bank â€Å"During chemo, youre more tired than youve ever been. Its like a cloud passing over the sun, and suddenly youre out. But you also find that youre stronger than youve ever been. Youre clear. Your mortality is at optimal distance, not up so close that it obscures everything else, but close enough to give you depth perception. Previously, it has taken you weeks, months, or years to discover the meaning of an experience. Now its instantaneous.† Methodology I used survey method by giving them some questionnaires and tried to ask some patients having cancer. I gave them some questions and let them answer the questionnaire. After that I had an actual interview with some of the patients. Findings I. 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