11/29

Last week, we began talking about cancer and how this disease is related to problems with cell processes. We discussed the types of tumors, treatment methods, and possible causes of cancer. We reviewed for our cell processes test on Monday and Tuesday of this week and we took our first test of the trimester on Wednesday. For students that had class on Thursday, we read a article (entitled "Toxicville") that outlined the true story of communities that have been heavily affected by cancer. This article described how environmental factors (chemicals and pollutants) may be to blame for the high incidence of cancer in some areas.