MOA4 Research Project
According to the latest statistics, cancer has become the number one cause of death in Canada. Canadian cancer society states that in 2016, 29.6% of overall deaths were attributed to cancer. As of 2020, that number has risen to 30%. In 2015, a total of 77,054 patients had died of cancer, in 2020 – 83,000.
Lung, breast, colorectal and prostate cancers are the most diagnosed forms of the disease. According to the 2020 stats, these four types comprise 48% of all new cases.
Using the Canadian cancer society website,do a research project about one of the following two cancer types: breast or lung.
Students may choose from one of the following formats: Microsoft Word Document or PowerPoint presentation.
The project must include a bibliography in the end, using links to pages used and referenced. There will be a class discussion based on the projects.
Breast cancer
1. Risk factors
2. Clinical signs and diagnostic tests
3. Stages of non-small lung cancer
4. Types of therapy
5. Breast cancer survival
6. Support and services provided by Canadian Cancer Society
Lung cancer
1. Risk factors
2. Clinical symptoms and diagnostic tests
3. Stages
4. Types of treatment
5. Lung cancer survival by sex, age, and stage
6. Support and services provided by Canadian Cancer Society
