http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/05/29/race.skin.cancer/index.html
Skin cancer is colorblind -- no 'free pass'
Ever since, I took Anatomy and Physiology class and learned about the skin, I have been aware of the types of cancer that a person could get. When I first read the article, I thought it was very interesting to know the facts that any person in this world could potentially get into this problem. In the article called, “Skin Cancer is Colorblind – No ‘Free Pass’ “ is tells the reader that skin cancer can develop in any individual no mater how dark or light the skin is.
The news article starts off with a story behind an actual situation of an African-American woman, who was a victim of basal cell carcinoma – the most common skin cancer.
The woman had spent many hours outside as a child, and had thought that dark skin would be immune to the sun’s dangerous rays. While it is true that darker skin tones may provide a natural sun protection, it is still possible for anyone to get cancer. In fact, many types of skin cancer are increasing among blacks and Hispanics; it is just that they find out later. Although the race is a factor in where the cancer is formed, the skin type is actually the major factor in skin cancer.
Throughout the article are the victim’s thoughts and the doctor’s explanation to the whole story. The dialogue helps readers to read relate and take in facts easier so that it isn’t boring to read. The article also uses common use of vocabulary so that it is easy for the general audience to understand.
Overall, I think that the story has vital information for people of all races. Indeed, anyone can get skin cancer, which is also the most common type of cancer.
Skin cancer is colorblind -- no 'free pass'
Ever since, I took Anatomy and Physiology class and learned about the skin, I have been aware of the types of cancer that a person could get. When I first read the article, I thought it was very interesting to know the facts that any person in this world could potentially get into this problem. In the article called, “Skin Cancer is Colorblind – No ‘Free Pass’ “ is tells the reader that skin cancer can develop in any individual no mater how dark or light the skin is.
The news article starts off with a story behind an actual situation of an African-American woman, who was a victim of basal cell carcinoma – the most common skin cancer.
The woman had spent many hours outside as a child, and had thought that dark skin would be immune to the sun’s dangerous rays. While it is true that darker skin tones may provide a natural sun protection, it is still possible for anyone to get cancer. In fact, many types of skin cancer are increasing among blacks and Hispanics; it is just that they find out later. Although the race is a factor in where the cancer is formed, the skin type is actually the major factor in skin cancer.
Throughout the article are the victim’s thoughts and the doctor’s explanation to the whole story. The dialogue helps readers to read relate and take in facts easier so that it isn’t boring to read. The article also uses common use of vocabulary so that it is easy for the general audience to understand.
Overall, I think that the story has vital information for people of all races. Indeed, anyone can get skin cancer, which is also the most common type of cancer.
Great summary and very good analysis of how the author has used dialogue, description of a situation and character to engage the reader.
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