The goal for this forum is for each student to choose one kind of cancer. Using the internet (the si Show more The goal for this forum is for each student to choose one kind of cancer. Using the internet (the sites in the exploration can be useful or http://www.preventcancer.org/education2c.aspx?id=148) learn what the risk factors are for that type of cancer. What is the incidence for that type in the American population? What is the death rate for people suffering from it? Are there certain ethnic groups that are at greater risk for developing this type of cancer? Have specific genes been identified that increase that are correlated with the development of the specific cancer you are researching? Are there any promising treatments or therapies for this type of cancer? Are there particular preventive measures one could following to decrease the chance of getting this type of cancer? And finally the big question: which is more effective approach to fighting cancer. Understanding the environmental risk factors that cause cancer then attempting to alter our lifestyles to avoid them or research to find a cure once cancer has developed. Show less
