This article was about beating cancer. It told about how cancer affects different sexes and ages. The big question was our we beating cancer. Many new advances were explained and it reported the results of new treatments. It didn't only tell about the positives though, the negatives were also talked about.
This article could connect to what were reading in class because we just finished our Utopian literature groups. In the Utopian books, there is not much sickness mentioned. This is probably because in Utopian society, there is not many problems. Cancer is currently one of the most common illnesses. It is becoming a more common occurrence.
I think that its awesome that they are coming up with news way to cure cancer but its terrible that it is becoming a bigger problem. This event could affect my future because I want to become a surgeon. Also I have many family members that have fought cancer, some who have survived and some who have died. If there is a cure, it could help future generations.
The authors use of language helps him to explain his opinion and thoughts. He is a doctor and he said that the new developments make more of his cases successes. He is happy to say that "Today nearly 80% of the
patients I see will be successfully treated." He thinks that age is a major factor of cancer cases and stated that "as we are all living longer more of us will develop cancer at some point in our lives." The fact we are living longer is good but it does make sense that in turn more people will end up with cancer.
"general cancer awareness bear." Photograph. deviantART. deviantArt, 19 Jan. 2012. Web. 18 April 2014. <http://my-clay-critters.deviantart.com/art/general-cancer-awareness-bear-280386410>.
Johnson, Peter. "Hard Evidence." Pg. 1-2. Web. 21 April 2014. <http://kellygallagher.org/resources/AoW%201314_30%20Cancer%20Fight.pdf>.
