Appendix B HCA/240 Version 4

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Appendix B
For this assignment you will share information with patients about a specific type of cancer by creating a flyer, brochure, or report. Select and complete one of the following assignments: Option 1: Families With Children Option 2: Young Adults Option 3: Middle-Aged Adults Option 4: Older Adults

Option 1: Families With Children

Your goal is to educate families with children about a cancer that affects children. Although focused, this group may contain a wide range of individuals who vary in age, reading level, and socioeconomic status. Be mindful of unique characteristics associated with the affected population. Be creative in your layout while maintaining a professional appearance. Resources: American Cancer Society website (http://www.cancer.org) and the National Cancer Institute website (http://www.cancer.gov) Choose one type of cancer that affects children. Share information about this cancer with children and their families. Create a flyer, brochure, or report using the templates in this document or create your own and present the information in 350 to 500 words. Organize the information into five sections: o o o o o Causes and risk factors, including environmental risks Prevention and detection How the cancer affects the body Treatment options Name and contact information of at least one support group

Include at least one image (picture or diagram) that supports any of the details you present in the patient information flyer, brochure, or report. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Option 2: Young Adults

Your goal is to educate young adults about a cancer that affects their age group. Although focused, this group may contain a wide range of individuals who vary in age, reading level, and socioeconomic status. Be mindful of unique characteristics associated with the affected population. Be creative in your layout while maintaining a professional appearance. Resources: American Cancer Society website (http://www.cancer.org) and the National Cancer Institute website (http://www.cancer.gov) Choose one type of cancer that affects young adults. Share information about this cancer with young adults and their families. Create a flyer, brochure, or report using the templates in this document or create your own and present the information in 350 to 500 words.

Appendix B HCA/240 Version 4 Organize the information into five sections: o o o o o Causes and risk factors, including environmental risks Prevention and detection How the cancer affects the body Treatment options Name and contact information of at least one support group

Include at least one image (picture or diagram) that supports any of the details you present in the patient information flyer, brochure, or report. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Option 3: Middle-Aged Adults

Your goal is to educate middle-aged adults about a cancer that affects their age group. Although focused, this group may contain a wide range of individuals who vary in age, reading level, and socioeconomic status. Be mindful of unique characteristics associated with the affected population. Be creative in your layout while maintaining a professional appearance. Resources: American Cancer Society website (http://www.cancer.org) and the National Cancer Institute website (http://www.cancer.gov) Choose one type of cancer that affects middle-aged adults. Share information about this cancer with middle-aged adults and their families. Create a flyer, brochure, or report using the templates in this document or create your own and present the information in 350 to 500 words. Organize the information into five sections: o o o o o Causes and risk factors, including environmental risks Prevention and detection How the cancer affects the body Treatment options Name and contact information of at least one support group

Include at least one image (picture or diagram) that supports any of the details you present in the patient information flyer, brochure, or report. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Option 4: Older Adults

Your goal is to educate older adults about a cancer that affects their age group. Although focused, this group may contain a wide range of individuals who vary in age, reading level, and socioeconomic status. Be mindful of unique characteristics associated with the affected population. Be creative in your layout while maintaining a professional appearance. Resources: American Cancer Society website (http://www.cancer.org) and the National Cancer Institute website (http://www.cancer.gov) Choose one type of cancer that affects older adults. Share information about this cancer with older adults and their families. Create a flyer, brochure, or report using the templates in this document or create your own and present the information in 350 to 500 words. Organize the information into five sections: o Causes and risk factors, including environmental risks

Appendix B HCA/240 Version 4 o o o o Prevention and detection How the cancer affects the body Treatment options Name and contact information of at least one support group

Include at least one image (picture or diagram) that supports any of the details you present in the patient information flyer, brochure, or report. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.