The Process

1) Read each topic or question.  

2) Using the hyperlinks below each topic or question, acquire background information.

3) Create an outline which will be used to write a paragraph about the topic.

4) Write a paragraph about topic.  You may use flowcharts, summary tables, concept maps, or other organizing structures.

• Define cancer and its causes. 

http://www.cancerquest.org/

http://www.aicr.org.uk/CancerBasics.stm

http://www.bioscience.org/atlases/tumpath/

http://library.med.utah.edu/WebPath/NEOHTML/NEOPLIDX.html

• What are signs and symptoms of cancer? 

http://www.cancersymptoms.org/

• Examine at least 10 cancer types.

http://www.oncolink.org/types/

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/alphalist

• Describe current medical treatments for cancer such as radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery?

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/treatment/types-of-treatment

• Discuss general guidelines for massage therapists when working with cancer patients?

 http://www.massageregister.com/Articles/Massage-Therapy-For-Cancer-Patients.asp