October's Current Issues in the Medical Field.

            As we try to figure out what careers we want to pursue, we should try to keep up with the current issues that are happening in the world. From politics to something that is not so popular, we should definitely be kept in the loop of what is going on in our field. In the field of medicine, there is not one exact problem they are working on, but there are always issues that the medical profession is currently working on. Whether it is an issue that is very complex, like cancer, or an issue that will affect our daily lives, such as the food we eat,  it potentially affects all of us in the long run.

            There is a lot going on in this month of October. One big thing that is going on this month is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM). NBCAM is an organization that helps promote awareness, spread knowledge, and provide great service about this type of cancer. This organization has been around for over 25 years, they have gone a long way of being successful with helping women improve their breast health and treating former patients. According to cancer.org, Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in the cells of the breast that are able to spread to different tissues of the body.” In my biology class, I just learned about what cancer is and whether it can be inherited or not. About 90% of cancers are newly acquired from our environment, such as smoking or being in an environment with dangerous chemicals. The other 10% is inherited. Without a doubt, everyone and anyone are prone to getting cancer. There are many types of cancer that people can acquire. If you would like to read more about cancer or learn about the different types, you can go to www.cancer.org. 

Another current issue happening this month is Proposition 37. You may wonder how this proposition may have an effect in the medical field, and it actually has a lot to do with your health. As a student who is trying to pursue a career in naturopathic medicine, having the right to know what companies put in our food, whether if it is genetically modified or if companies put certain ingredients that would affect our health. People who are for this proposition say “Consumers who believe in the harmful effects of GMOs want to make sure companies are not sneaking them (GMO) into our foods. Some concerned mothers don’t want these products anywhere near their kids.” With every pro about something, there is always a con. People who oppose to this proposition say that the reason they do not want this proposition to pass is because there would be an increase of pay when grocery shopping.

 Dansereau’s has great evidence with why people should vote for proposition 37. “According to No on 37: Stop the Deceptive Food-Labeling Scheme, Prop. 37 would cost families an extra $400 per year in groceries.” I believe that this reason for opposing this law is not much an effect to how our health will be in the long run. She lastly makes a great point to finding about more information about proposition 37 by looking into the money backing each side with who financially supports or opposes this proposition.

Overall, i know those are only a couple of issues happening this month, but it is always good to be knowledgeable about what is happening in your field of study. being aware with what is going on in your field will only benefit you with what you may have to face in the future.