Glencoe Health

Introduction
The American Cancer Society (ACS) works to eliminate cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering. The organization raises funds for research into the causes and cures of cancer and also funds education programs that help people learn how they can reduce their risk for this disease.
(Go online) To learn more about the ACS, go to the Unit Web Project at glencoe.com.
(Get involved.) Do research to learn about organizations in your community that raise funds to fight cancer. Contact one of these organizations to find out how teens can volunteer. Share your findings with your classmates.

Link to explore: American Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org/

Instructions

• Follow this link http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/CRI_2_5x.asp?dt=72 and read the article “The History of Cancer.”
• Follow this link http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/ped_3_1x_ACS_Guidelines.asp?sitearea=PED and read the article “At a Glance – Nutrition and Physical Activities.”
• Answer the following questions:

1			What is the second leading cause of death in the United States?
2			What are two ways that DNA can become damaged, causing cancerous cells to develop and multiply in the body?
3			What is a carcinogen, what was is the most destructive carcinogen known to man?
4			Which cancer treatment has been known to cause cancer as well as cure it, and what advancements have been made to avoid this outcome?