A.3.2.5Screenings



Activity 3.2.5 Routine ScreeningsIntroductionThe Smith family was surprised when they learned Mike had bone cancer. Mike’s diagnosis got the entire family thinking about their risk for cancer. The family has decided that they all are going to take the necessary steps to reduce their risk for developing cancer, as well as have routine cancer screenings done. The cancer death rate in the United States is falling due to prevention, early detection, and treatment. Even though there are ways to reduce our cancer risk, there is no sure way to prevent cancer. As the Smith family has learned, anyone can develop cancer. Early detection is the key to increase our chances of surviving cancer. Finding cancer before symptoms start to show increases the likelihood that the cancer is found at an early stage and treatment is more effective. Certain screenings can even prevent cancer. For example, colorectal and cervical cancer screenings can detect precancerous cells so that they can be removed before they become cancerous.In this activity, you will explore various types of screenings done to detect and prevent certain cancers. You will create a timeline of the cancer screenings you should do throughout your life.Equipment Computer with Internet access and Inspiration? softwareLaboratory journalProcedureResearch the different types of cancer screenings that are available. A screening does not necessarily mean that you have to go to a doctor; many screenings can be done as self-examinations. Use the sites listed below, as well as other reliable Internet resources you might find.American Cancer Society Guidelines for the Early Detection of Cancer Cancer Prevention & Early Detection Facts & Figures: American Cancer Society Write notes from your research in your laboratory journal and include the information you will need to properly cite your sources.Use Inspiration software to design and create a timeline that details the various cancer screenings that you should have throughout your life. Include the name of the screening, the age at which you should first have the screening, and a breakdown of how often you should have this screening. As you create your timeline, assume that you do not have any family history of cancer and are not at high risk for developing cancer.For each type of screening, be sure to include the following information:The type of cancer the screening is testing forA description of how the screening is performedWhen you are done with your timeline, work with a partner of the opposite sex and compare timelines. Answer the Conclusion questions.Conclusion QuestionsHow did a timeline of cancer screenings for someone of the opposite sex compare to your timeline? What was the same? What was different?Describe a situation where the timeline you created might have to be adjusted for someone else based on the person’s family history or lifestyle.Why do you think routine cancer screenings are so important?Web PortfolioIn a creative way, provide an informative timeline that details the various cancer screenings that a person should have throughout their life. ................
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