Using what you have learned, write five diary or blog entries as if you were Mike and Charlie. Remember, the purpose of these entries is to educate patients your age about the science behind each treatment as well as what to expect when going through treatment. Put yourself in the place of these young men and use your imagination to describe their journey. Your final product should be typed and should include the five entries described below. The descriptions provided list the minimum requirements for each entry. You may want to enhance your diary or blog with pictures or additional stories.
Entry #1 (Mike)
o Describe the goal of chemotherapy treatment and explain how this treatment should help Mike in his battle against osteosarcoma.
o Describe what a typical treatment session entails. Include a description of at least one medical professional who assists with the treatment and mention the frequency of the treatment sessions.
o Mention at least two specific chemotherapy drugs which are being used and describe how each medication works to attack and destroy cancer cells. Reference information you learned about cancer cells in Lesson 3.1.
Entry #2 (Mike)
o Describe what life is like for Mike after his chemotherapy treatment.
o Discuss any short term or long term side effects of chemotherapy and explain how these side effects relate to the treatment.
o Mention any other medical interventions that may help him feel better as these chemicals take effect.
Entry #3 (Charlie)
o Describe the goal of radiation therapy and explain how this treatment should help Charlie in his battle against rhabdomyosarcoma.
o Describe what a typical treatment session entails. Include a description of at least one medical professional who assists with the treatment and mention the frequency of the treatment sessions.
Entry #4 (Charlie)
o Describe what life is like for Charlie after radiation.
o Discuss any short term or long term side effects of radiation and explain how these side effects relate to the treatment.
o Mention any other medical interventions which may help Charlie ease the side effects of radiation therapy.
Entry #5
o Add an entry on a topic of your choosing to enhance the entire diary or blog.
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