My Thoughts: Cause and Effect Analysis

When I first started this research paper I had no idea what Hodgkin lymphoma was. I knew about Danielle, but I didn't know exactly her situation. Learning about the cancer I discovered how teens are more likely to get this disease. It got me thinking as to how many teenagers are completely blind and uninformative about cancer. Sure everyone knows about breast cancer, but do they know what cancers they are most likely to be diagnosed with as teenagers? That’s my purpose with this topic. To make teenagers, families, and communities more aware of cancers that can potentially affect their loved ones. Recognizing symptoms is one part of it, but taking the next step to see a doctor is crucial.

       I learned more about Danielle than I would ever thought. I respected her and liked her, but after going through this process I feel like I genuinely look up to her. She is someone I strive to be. Her bravery, strength, and overall positivism are qualities I strive to obtain. Danielle said a lot of things that shocked me. What she learned in going through this process made me appreciate her. I learned to not take life for granite. To value it and the people around you. Danielle had a lot of support around her when she was going through this, and for that she is thankful. I agreed with a lot of what Danielle said. She wants people to be more cancer aware and so do I. It’s tough, but if everyone is more aware then lives can possible be saved. There are so many benefits and one is having the knowledge to save your life. Overall, I learned so much with this research paper and couldn't be happier with the result.