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The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Together with its supporters, ACS is committed to helping people stay well and get well by finding cures and by fighting back.
Critical Thinking Questions:
- Imagine that a family friend or colleague has just been diagnosed with cancer. Explain how the American Cancer Society might provide education and support. What ACS services would you recommend and why?
- According to statistics published by the American Cancer Society, there will be an estimated 1.5 million new cancer cases diagnosed each year over the next decade. What factors contribute to the yearly incidence and mortality rates of various cancers in Americans? What changes in policy and practice are most likely to affect these figures over time
- Select a research program from among those funded by the American Cancer Society. Describe the program and discuss what impact the research will have on the prevention or treatment of cancer.
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Running Head: RESEARCH PROGRAM FUNDED FOR CANCER SOCIETY
Research Program Funded by Cancer Society
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RESEARCH PROGRAM FUNDED BY CANCER SOCIETY
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The American Cancer Society (ACS) offers free information to the public. The
society has telephone support and a website to assist cancer patients and their families to
access to free medical information. The services offered by ACS include; cancer screening,
coping with side effects of cancer, treatments options, how to make treatment plans or
decisions, how to deal with emotions, and on matters relating to financial supports (ACS,
2016). The society provides relevant information from the beginning of diagno...
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