The Cancer Crisis in Appalachia: Kentucky Students Take ACTION

The Cancer Crisis in Appalachia: Kentucky Students Take ACTION

Kentucky has more cancer diagnoses and cancer-related deaths than any other state in the nation, and most of these cases are concentrated in the fifty-four counties that constitute the Appalachian region of the commonwealth. These high rankings can be attributed to factors such as elevated smoking rates, unhealthy eating habits, lower levels of education, and limited access to health care. However, what the facts cannot convey on their own is just how life-changing cancer can beâ€•something that editors Nathan L. Vanderford, Lauren Hudson, and Chris Prichard have endeavored to address.

The Cancer Crisis in Appalachia features essays written by a group of twenty high school and five undergraduate students, all of whom are residents of Kentucky's Appalachian region and are participants in the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center's Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION) program. These authentic and candid student essays detail the effects of cancer diagnoses and deaths on individuals, families, friends, and communities, and proclaim these cases as more than nameless statistics. The Cancer Crisis in Appalachia seeks to shed light on personal cancer stories, to inspire those engaging in cancer-risk behaviors to change their ways, to motivate people to get involved with cancer-prevention initiatives, and to encourage others to give generously and uplift cancer patients and their loved ones.
Country USA
Brand Kentucky Publishing Services
Manufacturer Kentucky Publishing Services, an imprint of University Press of Kentucky
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781950690039
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Kentucky Publishing Services
Manufacturer	Kentucky Publishing Services, an imprint of University Press of Kentucky
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781950690039
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Cancer Crisis in Appalachia: Kentucky Students Take ACTION

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