Good graph to use in the essay
Sam Incorvaia's List: Research Proposal
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Hope Within Despair
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Introduction
As life passes on, innocent women grow older and may experience tragedy in their lifetime. Uterine cancer is a common, feminine cancer that affects the reproductive system and knocks strong women down to timid, despaired people. Suddenly, nothing makes sense anymore; the diagnosis feels like a dream and women just want to snap out of the endless nightmare. Even after treatment, uterine cancer continues to haunt them through medical bills, debt, fear, and occasional appointments. However, throughout the emotional turmoil, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Uterine cancer is 70% curable and known by a plethora of databases: for example, “CNN”, “The American Cancer Society”, and the “National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine”. Despite a significant percentage, uterine cancer cloaks itself in mysterious ways. Women are unaware of the disease’s symptoms until it’s too late. Therefore, early detection is the key to cure women of the stress, the turmoil, and the pain.
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Jan 17, 12
Cancer Biology. Cancer Quest. Winship Cancer Institute. Web. 20 Nov. 2010.
<http://www.cancerquest.org/images/FLV/fullDocumentary/English/fullDocInterfaceEng.swf>.
In the video "Cancer Biology", it informs people that cancer can be a risky thing to treat and prevent by showing visuals of how tumors may form. The author supports his/her explanations by explaining how tumors form and other various information on cancer thoroughly. The author's purpose is to illustrate how cancer can occur within our bodies so that we are better informed about cancer and tumors. The author writes in a formal tone for people who want to learn about cancer.
The information is useful only for the purpose of watching cells in the body and tumors grow. This is the only video source in my group of sources. It is a reliable and unbiased source. The goal is to illustrate cancer in the human body. It was a helpful source because I was able to see the cancer and tumors emerging in the video. It shapes my argument by defining the danger of tumors spreading quickly. It can't really be used in the project; however the information that is articulated can be helpful. I can use the info in my paper by emphasizing the importance of early detection in cancer. It hasn't changed what I think of my topic.
The information is useful only for the purpose of watching cells in the body and tumors grow. This is the only video source in my group of sources. It is a reliable and unbiased source. The goal is to illustrate cancer in the human body. It was a helpful source because I was able to see the cancer and tumors emerging in the video. It shapes my argument by defining the danger of tumors spreading quickly. It can't really be used in the project; however the information that is articulated can be helpful. I can use the info in my paper by emphasizing the importance of early detection in cancer. It hasn't changed what I think of my topic. -
Feb 01, 12
"Cancer and CAM: At a Glance". 11 Oct. 2011. Web. 31 Jan. 2012
The author, in the article “Cancer and CAM: At a Glance” argues that there are alternative treatments, but not completely curable ones, towards cancer. The author supports their argument by providing a wide array of research results and viewpoints in the medical field. The author’s purpose is to inform the audience about CAM and the effects it may take in order to help present the pros and cons of utilizing CAM. The author writes in a formal tone for people experiencing cancer and looking for alternative methods.
The source is very helpful and stands out because it gives a differing viewpoint: there are alternative, nonprescription methods that make cancer patients feel more comfortable. Normally, other sources would give readers a one-way road towards a treatment. Instead, this source presents the idea of CAM. The source is objective; its goal is to inform the audience of the positives and negatives of using CAM resources in order to make the patient feel more comfortable. The source was helpful to me because it helped me look at alternative viewpoints and methods towards treating cancer. It has changed how I feel about my topic because many sources claimed that cancer has all these risk factors, but never mentioned ways to relieve them.-
Few cancer patients say they use CAM because they are disappointed with their standard treatment
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Their motivation is more likely to be a perceived benefit from CAM, a desire to feel more in control of their health, or a strong belief in CAM.
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Jan 17, 12
"CDC - Chronic Disease - Cancer Control and Prevention - At A Glance." Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. Web. 17 Nov. 2010.
The author, in the graph "U.S. Cancer Death Rates" (2006) explains that certain areas of the U.S. have higher death rates from cancer. The author explains his/her explanation by illustrating a color-coded map depicting places with the lowest and highest death rates. The author's purpose is to point out what states may be at a higher risk of cancer in order to/so that it can warn residents of that state. The author writes in a formal tone for viewers that live in the U.S. who are at risk for cancer.
It is a useful source and can compare to other sources by showing what states in America are at a higher risk of cancer. Information is reliable and objective. The goal is to inform people that your state (where you are living) can cause cancer. The source is helpful. It shapes my argument by supporting the fact that environment may have an effect on cancer. I can use this
research in my project by supporting one of my solutions. It has changed my views by proving environments can have an effect on cancer.-
cancer cost the United States an estimated $263.8 billion in medical costs and lost productivity in 2010
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Jan 17, 12
"Uterine Sarcoma- A Detailed Guide". American Cancer Society. 2012. Web. 17 Jan. 2012.
The author, in the article "Uterine Sarcoma" explains the dangers of Uterine Sarcoma, treatment, detection, and causes. The author supports their explanation by explaining frequently asked questions about what to expect from Uterine Sarcoma. The author's purpose is to give a thorough explanation of Uterine Sarcoma, from the causes to the post-treatment stages in order to inform women about this deadly, but preventable disease. The author writes in a formal tone for women in menopause or women who are currently experiencing Uterine Sarcoma.
The American Cancer Society's information was very helpful; it gives a thoroughly detailed guide to Uterine Sarcoma. The information is reliable and it is based on objective. The goal of the source is to inform women about Uterine Sarcoma and what to expect if they have the disease. The source helped me by providing the treatment plans, risk factors, symptoms, and other important information. I can use this source in the background detail and when supporting my solution. The article has not changed my thoughts about the topic. -
Jan 17, 12
"The Importance of Behavior in Cancer Prevention and Early Detection." American Cancer
Society :: Information and Resources for Cancer: Breast, Colon, Prostate, Lung and Other Forms. Web. 16 Nov. 2010. http://www.cancer.org
The author, in the article "The Importance of Behavior in Cancer Prevention and Early Detection" (2006-2007), suggests that Americans should be aware of cancer prevention and how to detect it early. The author supports his/her suggestion by telling people strong statistics. The author's purpose is to convince others to take healthier lifestyle habits and get annual checkups for cancer, in order to help avoid cancer. The author writes in a formal tone for Americans who want to prevent cancer.
It is a useful source for the statistics and, when compared to others, it is very good for the information. The information is reliable (it's an organization) and unbiased. The goal is to persuade others to quit bad lifestyle habits in order to avoid the chance of cancer. The source was very helpful because it shaped my argument by adding reliable data from years of research. I can use it in my project by supporting my arguments/solutions with information. It has changed my view on the topic by emphasizing the importance of everyday choices.-
reduced by healthy behavior: not using tobacco, getting sufficient physical activity, eating healthy foods in moderation, and participating in cancer screening
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565,650 cancer deaths expected in 2008, about 170,000 cancer deaths will be caused by tobacco use alone
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Feb 01, 12
Landau, Elizabeth. “Should Nuns be on the Pill?”. CNN Newsroom. 7 Dec. 2011. Web. 31 Jan. 2012.
Elizabeth Landau, CNN.com Health writer and producer, in the article “Should Nuns be on the Pill?” argues that contraceptive pills help lower the risks of feminine cancers such as endometrial and uterine. Landau supports her argument by including different viewpoints and statistics. The author’s purpose is to point out that contraceptives can be helpful towards lowering risks of abdominal, feminine cancer but harmful to breast cancer in order to help weigh in women’s decisions towards using a pill. The author writes in a semi-formal tone to nuns.
The source is helpful and stands out because it claims that an occupation or a way of life has deprived women of caring for themselves. “Should Nuns be on the Pill?” is objective; its goal is to inform readers about the pill and how it can potentially decrease the risk of contracting feminine, abdominal cancers. Landau’s input was helpful to me because it made me realize that people should take a birthing pill, despite whether a woman has been through pregnancy or not. It has changed the way I view my topic by introducing a new conceptual idea towards my paper: the effects of birthing pills on decreasing the risks of developing abdominal cancers.-
not only for cancer prevention, but also for alleviating premenstrual and menstrual discomforts
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Jan 17, 12
Catalog. Web. 17 Nov. 2010.
The author, in the article "Top 10 foods: Cancer Fighters", it suggests that certain foods can help protect you from cancer. The author supports his/her suggestion by giving specifics of the minerals and vitamins that can help and which food contains them. The author's purpose is to suggest that people should add the listed foods to their diet in order to arm themselves from cancer. The author writes in a formal tone for people who want a healthier lifestyle. It is a very useful source and it compares to my sources because it gives valuable diet suggestion with right foods to protect you from cancer. The information is reliable and objective. The goal of this source is to inform the readers about certain cancer fighters. The source is helpful to me. It shapes my argument by adding an argument to the solution for cancer. It will be used in my paper because it supports the solution. It has changed my view on the topic because of its importance.
It is a very useful source and it compares to my sources because it gives valuable diet suggestion with right foods to protect you from cancer. The information is reliable and objective. The goal of this source is to inform the readers about certain cancer fighters. The source is helpful to me. It shapes my argument by adding an argument to the solution for cancer. It will be used in my paper because it supports the solution. It has changed my view on the topic because of its importance.-
About 60% to 70% of deaths may be related to diet and lifestyle, researchers suggest
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No single food can prevent cancer. But, scientific research
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Jan 17, 12
"Uterine Cancer Overview". Word on Cancer, 01 Sept. 2011. Web. 18 Jan. 2012
In the article "Uterine Cancer-Overview", the author explains what uterine cancer is and how to lower the risks of contracting the disease. The author supports their information by describing uterine cancer and its risk factors followed by diagrams and an informational video by Dr. Holtz. The author's purpose is to suggest a healthy lifestyle for all women in order to lower the chance of uterine cancer. The author writes in a formal tone for women of any age.
It is a useful source because the article presents the risk factors of uterine cancer and describing a general understanding of the disease. This article describes specific, important need-to-know facts for women who want to know about uterine cancer. The information is reliable and objective. The goal of this source is to suggest/persuade women to change their current lifestyle to a healthy one, if not so already. The source was very helpful because it helped develop my argument: people need to follow a healthier lifestyle in order to lower risks of uterine cancer. The source can be used to provide a stronger logos appeal and give specific examples; the information did not change what I think about my topic.-
Uterine cancer is the single most common gynecologic cancer in the United States. It is also one of the most treatable
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Good stat to use in essay
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Jan 18, 12
"General Information About Uterine Sarcoma". National Cancer Institute. 05 Nov. 2010. Web. 17 Jan. 2012.
The author, in the article "General Information About Uterine Sarcoma" informs readers about the basic facts of Uterine Sarcoma. The author supports their explanations by illustrating disease procedures and explaining what to expect from the disease. The author's purpose is to inform the audience of procedures that determine Uterine Sarcoma in order to make the reader feel more comfortable about the process. The author writes in a formal tone for women who have the disease.
The source is useful and stands out because it displays many detailed diagrams and loads of information. The information is reliable and completely professional, not biased. The goal was to inform the reader about the procedures and stages of Uterine Sarcoma. The source was helpful to me and helps shape my argument by giving me a specific layout of the stages in Uterine Sarcoma followed by the treatment options. This source is useful in the background information part of my proposal; it has not changed the way I think about my topic. -
Jan 18, 12
"What's new in uterine sarcoma research and treatment?". Uterine Sarcoma- A Detailed Guide. American Cancer Society. 2012. Web. 17 Jan. 2012.
The author, in the article "What's new in uterine sarcoma research and treatment" explains current research that's underway to cure uterine sarcoma. The author supports their information by explaining the trials and specific procedures of the research. The author's purpose is to inform others about the present progress scientists have created in order to give other researchers information or give more information out to those seeking it. The author writes in a formal tone for women who have experience with Uterine Sarcoma or scientists who are also investigating the disease.
It is a useful source and the information is reliable; it stands out from the other sources because it discusses the current progress in discovering more information towards Uterine Sarcoma. The goal is to inform readers of the research that scientists produce in order to discover more about this type of cancer. The source was helpful to me because it depicted the lack of knowledge we have towards the causes and how to prevent Uterine Sarcoma. It has not changed what I think about the topic.-
changes in certain molecules can cause normal cells to become cancerous
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Analysis of DNA from uterine sarcomas has revealed several changes in the genes that control cell growth.
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Jan 31, 12
Stern, Jeffrey L. "Uterus:Uterine Sarcomas". 2000-2007. Web. 30 Jan. 2012
Jeffrey Stern, in the article “Uterus: Uterine Sarcomas”, explains that uterine cancer is a very treatable disease, but only when found quickly by early detection. Stern supports his explanations by telling telling the audience background information about Uterine Sarcoma and demonstrating necessary procedures when fighting the disease. The author’s purpose is to inform women that early detection is key when determining early detection for women’s cancer, especially uterine in order to help raise awareness and decrease death rates. The author writes in a formal tone for women in their postmenopausal ages.
The source is very useful and it stands out because it gives very detailed, reliable information from a doctor who studies the subject. The source is objective; its goal is to raise awareness of this disease, increase women’s knowledge of Uterine Sarcoma, and decrease death rates. The source was helpful to me and it shaped my argument by emphasizing the importance of identifying visible symptoms before the cancer goes into a dangerous, incurable stage. It has not changed how I feel about my topic whatsoever.-
less-50-70 percent for early-stage disease and less than 10 percent for advanced sarcomas.
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Uterine sarcomas can grow locally to involve the tissue surrounding the uterus and cervix,
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Conclusion
Throughout the research, I realized that majority of the sources had a similar understanding of uterine cancer. Current findings indicate that scientists have a vague idea of how uterine cancer is caused. However, cancer is inevitably dangerous and little is truly known about its origin. Scientists agree that uterine cancer is caused by genetics and, questionably, abdominal radiation. How are people exposed to radiation? Women may have had another incident in their pasts, so a round of chemotherapy or another radiation treatment may have caused a tragic side effect. In truth, people are scrambling to find a cure and prevent its risk factors without knowing what to expect. Methods suggested to reduce contracting uterine cancer are to eat healthier, exercise more, and take birth control pills. It’s a miserable verdict because as far as humanity knows, there is nothing people can do to prevent the disease permanently. Therefore, people need to take action. Learn facts about the uterine cancer. Volunteer at a local hospital or cancer center. Do whatever it takes to empower women to fight off this nightmare.
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