Kimberly Cagle 1/13/11 Objective One: Protfolio Assignment: Agencies that support families with Cancer: http://www.nationalbreastcancer.

org/ Help for today. Hope for tomorrow. NBCF is committed to spreading knowledge and fostering hope in the fight against breast cancer. By funding free mammograms for women who could otherwise not afford them and supporting research programs in leading facilities across the country, NBCF helps inspire the courage needed to win this monumental battle. The National Breast Cancer Foundation's mission is to save lives through early detection and to provide mammograms for those in need. NBCF mission includes increasing awareness through education, providing diagnostic breast care services for those in need, and providing nurturing support services. To support NBCF mission, they partner with medical facilities across the country to provide free mammograms and diagnostic breast care services to underserved women. We require that medical facilities within our network have the capacity to continue treatment after an abnormal finding or diagnosis of breast cancer. Mississippi location is Jackson, at the State Department of Health. Janelle Hail, a 30-year breast cancer survivor, is the Founder & CEO of the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. (NBCF), one of the most highly recognized and respected breast cancer charities in the world. Charity Navigator, Americas premier charity evaluator, ranks NBCF in the top three percent of charities in America with their highest 4-star rating for 7 out of the last 8 years. The Pink Ribbon Challenge is an annual NBCF event that happens every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It combines the efforts of radio stations and syndicated programs nationwide, the support of top-name music celebrities, and most importantly listeners, to raise funds to provide free mammograms for underserved women. The money raised is distributed by the National Breast Cancer Foundation to hospitals, clinics, missions and mobile mammography units coast to coast. Objective 2: Three examples of primary prevention in cancer: Primary prevention is that set of interventions that keeps a cancerous process from ever developing and includes health counseling and education, environmental controls. and product safety as examples. 1. Adopt healthier eating habits. According to the Prevent Cancer Foundation, fatty foods such as fast foods, red meats and fried foods increase the risk of cancer. On the other

hand, a low-fat diet loaded with antioxidants (fruits and vegetables) can promote healthy cells and ward off malignancies. 2. Increasing physical activity. For example, we should do some exercises during our daily life like jogging, swimming and so on to keep our body fit. 3. Minimize the exposure to carcinogens. For example, we should avoid from consuming tobacco which contains carcinogen. Three examples of secondary preventions in cancer: Secondary prevention is that set of interventions leading to the discovery and control of cancerous or precancerous processes while localized, for example: screening, early detection, and effective treatment. 1. Early detection activities such as breast and testicular self emanations and pap test. 2. Many organizations conduct cancer screening events that focus on cancers with the highest incident rates if diagnosed early such as breast or prostate cancer. 3. The evolving understanding of the role of genetics in cancer cell development has contributed to prevention and screening efforts. Goals for caring for a client with palliative care vs. curative treatment: Palliative Care: Palliative care is care given to improve the quality of life of patients who have a serious or life-threatening disease, such as cancer. The goal of palliative care is to prevent or treat, as early as possible, the symptoms and side effects of the disease and its treatment, in addition to the related psychological, social, and spiritual problems. The goal is not to cure. Although any medical professional may provide palliative care by addressing the side effects and emotional issues of cancer, some have a particular focus on this type of care. A palliative care specialist is a health professional who specializes in treating the symptoms, side effects, and emotional problems experienced by patients. The goal is to maintain the best possible quality of life. Often, palliative care specialists work as part of a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care. This palliative care team may consist of doctors, nurses, registered dieticians, pharmacists, and social workers. Many teams include psychologists or a hospital chaplain as well. Palliative care specialists may also make recommendations to primary care physicians about the management of pain and other symptoms. People do not give up their primary care physician to receive palliative care. Comprehensive palliative care will take the following issues into account for each patient: o Physical. Common physical symptoms include pain, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, and insomnia. Many of these can be relieved with medicines or by using other methods, such as nutrition therapy,

physical therapy, or deep breathing techniques. Also, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery may be used to shrink tumors that are causing pain and other problems. o Emotional and coping. Palliative care specialists can provide resources to help patients and families deal with the emotions that come with a cancer diagnosis and cancer treatment. Depression, anxiety, and fear are only a few of the concerns that can be addressed through palliative care. Experts may provide counseling, recommend support groups, hold family meetings, or make referrals to mental health professionals. o Practical. Cancer patients may have financial and legal worries, insurance questions, employment concerns, and concerns about completing advance directives. For many patients and families, the technical language and specific details of laws and forms are hard to understand. To ease the burden, the palliative care team may assist in coordinating the appropriate services. For example, the team may direct patients and families to resources that can help with financial counseling, understanding medical forms or legal advice, or identifying local and national resources, such as transportation or housing agencies. o Spiritual. With a cancer diagnosis, patients and families often look more deeply for meaning in their lives. Some find the disease brings them more faith, whereas others question their faith as they struggle to understand why cancer happened to them. An expert in palliative care can help people explore their beliefs and values so that they can find a sense of peace or reach a point of acceptance that is appropriate for their situation. Curative Treatment for cancer: 1. Radiation therapy- external and internal radiation. Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses beams of intense energy to kill cancer cells. Radiation therapy most often gets its power from X-rays, but the power can also come from protons or other types of energy. 2. Chemotherapy antineoplastic agents are used to attempt to destroy the tumor cell by interfering with cellular functions, including replication. 3. Bone marrow transplantation- A bone marrow transplant delivers healthy bone marrow stem cells into the patient. It replaces bone marrow that is either not working properly or has been destroyed (ablated) by chemotherapy or radiation.