LEUKEMIA AMONG CHILDREN IN THE PHILIPPINES

A Term Paper Presented to the Faculty of English Department

Don Eulogio de Guzman Memorial National High School

In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements in English IV

By CHRISTINE C. MANJARES January 11, 2013

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page

Title Page...i Table of Contents..ii Outlineiii-iv

CHAPTER I Introduction....1 Statement of the Problems.1 Significance of the

Study.2 Scope and Limitation3 Methodology3 Definition of Terms3-4

CHAPTER II Review of Related Literature..5-9

CHAPTER III Analysis, Presentation and Interpretation of Data10-14

CHAPTER IV

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Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations.1517 BIBLIOGRAPHY...18-19 Topic: LEUKEMIA AMONG CHILDREN IN THE PHILIPPINES

Thesis Statement: Leukemia should be a major concern of the government so that children could avoid this sickness.

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CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS A. Hereditary/Age B. Radiation C. Benzene

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SYMPTOMS A. Pain and Swelling of Lymph Nodes B. Fatigue C. Unexplained Weight Loss

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POSSIBLE TREATMENTS A. Chemotherapy B. Interferon Therapy C. Stem Cell Transplant

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GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE A. Philippine Health Insurance Corporation B. Cancer Warrior Foundation C. Philippines: Cheaper Pediatric Cancer D. Helping Children with Cancer: Project Brave Kids E. Philippine Children Medical Center

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