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The brochure project (as seen photocopied above) was a very short project compared to the tissues project. For this project we got to explore a new program that allowed our class to make brochures. We had a choice to make a brochure on skin cancer or aging. I chose the one that I was more interested in. After we chose our desired topic we had to research it as well as we could in the given time of two class periods. The first thing we had to do was make a layout if you will of the brochure. We had to decide what was significant information compared to the rest so it could go onto the inside flap (first picture, how is skin cancer treated?). I figured after learning all about the cancer itself the person reading about it would want to know how it is cured or the treatments for it if the cancer couldn't be cured. I added pictures to my brochure to make it more interesting. I thought about the different categories that someone might want to learn about. Ways to prevent it and signs to see if you have it would be good to know. It was important to state where the information came from as well as the pictures. We also got to show our creative sides and put what colors we wanted. We got to rearrange the specific layouts and make different shapes mesh with eachother to make a good backround.

This project made me open my eyes and realize that skin cancer is real. Before I did this project I thought that I wouldn't get skin cancer because I never burn. I thought that that was the only way that you could get skin cancer. This project showed me that anyone can get skin cancer and that everyone, young or old, should take the proper precautions to protect themselves from the sun. Skin cancer does have treatments, but I would rather be smart and not get skin cancer. It's easy. All we have to do is put on sunscreen or just cover our bodies more with clothes. This project inspired me to actually wear sunscreen and tell others that they are NOT invincible and that they ARE at risk. I think that the risks and different signs of skin cancer should be exposed to the public so everyone knows how easy it is to get skin cancer. I don't know how people could get others to listen. Not everyone is willing to take the extra two minutes to protect themselves. Our society today thinks, "well...it won't happen to me so why do it?"

I plan, after learning this information, to go out and warn my friends and family about the risks of getting skin cancer and what they should do to protect themselves. And if they already have this given cancer i'd like to be able to tell them how to get rid of it or to treat it. I can tell my loved ones what type of sunscreen they should be wearing and how it's not a waste of time and actually helps them. I plan to pass them the knowledge that I have gained by doing this brochure. I want to be able to know that they are at a lower risk and that I was the one who helped them get there. I can even make copies of my brochure and hand it out so they can learn themselves if they don't want to listen to me.