Health Sciences 1001A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Cutaneous Condition, Bone Marrow, Hematology

• School: Western University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: Health Sciences 1001A/B
• Professor: Bert Carron

Document Summary

Ophs foundations principles: need, impact, capacity, partnership. Need: if the incidence of a cancer is very low in the general population or in a demographic group (young women with breast cancer) they are often mis- diagnosed or ignored (ccs) Closing the gap: a strategic plan aya (adolescence & young adults) progress review. Group (laf, 2006) first real research because of gaps from research, to education, to treatment etc. 400 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in ontario. Staying physically active decreases chances of cancer development. Not being overweight as well as underweight. University athletes misdiagnosed (football guy, soccer girl) Adolescents often find they are immune to cancer, lack of effort to get checked. Treatment is readily available its whether or not the initiative to get checked is there. Misdiagnosis is very common and can lead to progression of cancer and less likely for treating.