https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe Child dev Project en-us 2020-11-05 15:41:38 UTC 2025-09-25 03:55:25 UTC hello@padlet.com 23conwayf1_1 https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/894503076 This video focuses on the topic of what cancer is in the cell level, and how cells cause cancer and act during cancer treatment. It tells how bone marrow builds white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. However, sometimes cancer cells are made when the cell does not grow correctly, and leukemia is when white bloods cells do not grow properly and can no longer carry out their duties. Leukemia is a vicious disease because the cells can multiply and divide without knowing when to die off. Finally, the video makes a point about chemotherapy, which destroys the cancer cells, but can also destroy some healthy cells along the way. Overall, this video gives a great base understanding of what leukemia is.]]> 2020-11-05 15:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/894503076 23conwayf1_1 https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/904120601 In this video, statistics about the ages Leukemia is found in is discussed. Leukemia is the most common cancer in children, and children ages 15 and below are most likely to get Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Other different ages are more likely to get different types of Leukemia. The video also briefly mentions how the survival rate of Leukemia has gone up from 33% in 1975 to 59% in 2005. In conclusion, this video gave me a good sense of some broader facts about Leukemia and who is most likely to get it.]]> 2020-11-09 13:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/904120601 23conwayf1_1 https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/904167975 This video focuses on the story of a little girl named Madyn, how she was diagnosed with cancer, and how eventually she beat it using chemotherapy treatments. Madyn's parents were devastated when they found out she was diagnosed, but she was very strong and fought through. Everyone at the hospital loved her and she always brightened their day.]]> 2020-11-09 13:59:37 UTC https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/904167975 23conwayf1_1 https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/927537231 In this video, Joe tells his story of how he was diagnosed with leukemia three times during his childhood. He talks about the treatments and transplants he received, how many times he felt sick and unfit, and how he talked with his doctors about side effects and the impacts of having leukemia. He also focuses on the topic of what his life is like, highlighting that since he is over with leukemia at the moment, his life is just like a normal teenager's. Overall, this video gives a sense of what a child might be feeling if they have leukemia. ]]> 2020-11-16 15:16:47 UTC https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/927537231 23conwayf1_1 https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/927614177 This video goes in depth about how chemotherapy, the most common treatment for leukemia, works. First, it talks about the history of chemo and how it came about by dangerous gases used in WW1. Then, it clearly explains how the treatment has rapid effects on the most rapidly dividing cells, which are the cancer cells, but it also affects other cells too. Next, the video goes on to explain what is happening on the cellular level when the treatment hits the cells. Last, the video explains the side effects of chemo, and what can happen since many of the other cells in the body are being killed off along with the cancer cells, including hair loss, fertility problems, effects on the intestines, and more. In conclusion, this video gave me a clear understanding about how the treatment for leukemia works and the risks and benefits of it.]]> 2020-11-16 15:30:38 UTC https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/927614177 23conwayf1_1 https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/927739105 2020-11-16 15:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/927739105 23conwayf1_1 https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/927755258 2020-11-16 15:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/927755258 23conwayf1_1 https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/927765756 2020-11-16 15:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/927765756 23conwayf1_1 https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/927782562 2020-11-16 16:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/927782562 23conwayf1_1 https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/927793670 2020-11-16 16:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/927793670 23conwayf1_1 https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/927810561 I chose this topic because I have read multiple books and watched multiple movies where a child has leukemia, and I have always found it very interesting and heartbreaking. I also just recently found out that one of the first graders I am teaching CCD to used to have cancer. This breaks my heart, and brings to light that this disease is very real, so I wanted to learn more about it through this project.
Throughout this project, I learned that leukemia is a type of cancer most common in children. It is caused by bone marrow creating unfinished cells, cancer cells, that spread rapidly and affect the entire body. This is usually treated with chemotherapy, which attacks not only the cancer cells but also other cells in the body, causing many side effects, most commonly and noticeably hair loss.
  Having leukemia or having a child or sibling with leukemia can be very time consuming, hard, and heart breaking. The process is long, and always has a chance to return. The best thing to do during this time is stay positive and radiate love and support.]]> 2020-11-16 16:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/927810561 23conwayf1_1 https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/939245266 This video focused mainly on explaining acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Throughout the video, there are many different scientist, doctors, and experts explaining what ALL is and how it is treated. First,  the video explains some symptoms of ALL and gives a couple of examples of parents who knew something was wrong when their child first got it. Then, it goes to explain how chemo is the necessary procedure for  this disease, and how it can weaken other parts of the body. Next, it explains how parents and siblings might feel when their family member has leukemia and how hard it would be. Also, it mentions how there are many helpers in the hospital who spend time with the children and remind them they are strong. Throughout the video, it shows many children in the hospital doing procedures and talking, giving a good vision of what being a child with leukemia might look like. Overall, this video was not only packed with useful information, but it also gives a good visual by showing clips of hospitals and children with leukemia.]]> 2020-11-18 23:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/939245266 23conwayf1_1 https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/939245749 This video gives a brief explanation of what some of the signs or symptoms a child might exhibit if they have leukemia. Some of these symptoms include infection, shortness of breath, bruising or bleeding, bone or joint pain, and fever.]]> 2020-11-18 23:29:15 UTC https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/939245749 23conwayf1_1 https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/939246135 This video gives a brief list of some causes of leukemia. These include hereditary genes, exposure to toxins, but it is mainly caused by random abnormalities in our body. Although this video is short, it clears up very important information.]]> 2020-11-18 23:29:27 UTC https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/939246135 23conwayf1_1 https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/939246524 This video is a ted talk with a speaker who had personal experience with having cancer and having a loved one with cancer. She tells her story, and then goes on to tell how you should treat someone with cancer and how to get through it. Her main answer to this big question is "with love, empathy, and smiles". Her main points are to smile, to love, to empathize, to communicate, and to seeks practical help. Overall, this video made me very empathetic of children with cancer/leukemia, because I now understand just a part of how hard it can be.]]> 2020-11-18 23:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/939246524 23conwayf1_1 https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/939247207 This video is about a middle school girl who has leukemia, and her classmates are trying to be as helpful as they can. They have been doing many activities to raise money for an organization based on helping children with leukemia. Overall, this video gave an example of how it is easier to raise money and help cancer patients when you know someone who is fighting it because it is so heartbreaking.]]> 2020-11-18 23:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/23conwayf1_1/j0flvpr8zogxqlhe/wish/939247207