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On the Cancer Quiz I answered all questions correctly. For the quiz on Prostate Cancer I answered one question wrong. I believed that watching and waiting was the way to handle the growth of this cancer. There have been great advancements in treatments, and while elderly men may need to take the watchful waiting approach, younger men may have radiation, chemotherapy, and surgical options. On the quiz about colds and the flu I answered all questions correctly. On the cholesterol test I got one answer incorrect, however the answer seems to contradict itself.

The question was ‘You should get your first cholesterol test at age 45.”, to which I answered fiction because I believe you should start younger. The elaborated answer says “Everyone should get a cholesterol test at least every five years, starting in their 20s” so I am unclear as to how my answer was wrong. It is important to monitor cholesterol levels. The questions concerning heart arrhythmias were all answered correctly accept for the answer that all arrhythmias could be detected by an electro cardiogram.

Apparently some arrhythmias can come at different times of activity and may not be apparent at the time of the test. I was unaware that 2600 people die of heart disease every day. I also was not aware that prescribing antibiotics may be necessary in the case of a heart murmur as a preventative measure. The incidence of diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, has been increasing even among the young. Determine your own risk of developing diabetes by completing the Diabetes Is the media a valuable resource to help consumers improve their knowledge for prevention of cancer and heart disease?

Provide an example of one media source you feel is valuable and one you feel might be harmful. Explain and support your reasoning.The media source that is both the most valuable and the most harmful as a resource for knowledge on cancer and heart disease would be the internet. The internet is an extremely valuable tool for anyone needing to research an ailment that has appeared in life. With access to medical information, definitions, and treatment explanations one can research an affliction in a way that allows the information to be absorbed, contemplated, and then acted upon.

In a doctor’s office one has a few minutes to hear what is said and must digest that information under the pressure of the presence of a professional who will give the information and make suggestions based on their own experiences and preferences. Therefore, the information is somewhat biased and will lean toward that professionals opinion of the situation which, while based on education and experience, will have a bias toward a treatment that believe is best for the patient. The internet can give less personal and therefore, more well-rounded information that can lead a patient to a later discussion with the doctor that will have informed questions and treatment option information.