Hodgkin S Lymphoma Informative Speech
Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Informative Speech
Topic: Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Organizational Pattern: Topical
Specific Purpose: The purpose of this speech is to inform the audience about the disease Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and allow them to be more aware about what exactly it is, what the common symptoms are, and how to treat the disease.
Thesis Statement: Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, although rare, can be fatal and it is important to be informed on the cause, symptoms, and treatments to further your awareness and provide a better understanding on the dynamics of this disease.
Introduction
I think we can all say we have heard many variations of the saying “Life is too short.” This expression became a reality for my family in 2011 when we got the horrifying news that my uncle, at the young age of 28, was diagnosed with Lymphoma. After a hard struggle and months of fighting for his life, he unfortunately passed away in May of that year (Attention Getter). Leaving behind his loving wife and beautiful baby boy, our family now understood the harsh reality that life really is too short. With that being said, being informed and educated on diseases, such as Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, can be the difference between life and death. After this tragedy, I was really compelled to research more about this disease and find out what exactly it was, what went wrong, why someone so young was affected. I began researching to an even deeper extent when I took Physiology and I learned so much about this disease that I would like to share and inform others on (Credibility). During this presentation I will discuss what causes Lymphoma on a cellular level, what common symptoms of the disease are, and how it is treated (Preview of Main Points).
I. Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is cancer of the lymphatic system (MayoClinic.org).
A. This disease compromises your body’s ability to fight infection.
1. Cells in the lymphatic system grow abnormally and can spread beyond the lymphatic system.
a. Cells are the basic building blocks
Topic: Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Organizational Pattern: Topical
Specific Purpose: The purpose of this speech is to inform the audience about the disease Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and allow them to be more aware about what exactly it is, what the common symptoms are, and how to treat the disease.
Thesis Statement: Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, although rare, can be fatal and it is important to be informed on the cause, symptoms, and treatments to further your awareness and provide a better understanding on the dynamics of this disease.
Introduction
I think we can all say we have heard many variations of the saying “Life is too short.” This expression became a reality for my family in 2011 when we got the horrifying news that my uncle, at the young age of 28, was diagnosed with Lymphoma. After a hard struggle and months of fighting for his life, he unfortunately passed away in May of that year (Attention Getter). Leaving behind his loving wife and beautiful baby boy, our family now understood the harsh reality that life really is too short. With that being said, being informed and educated on diseases, such as Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, can be the difference between life and death. After this tragedy, I was really compelled to research more about this disease and find out what exactly it was, what went wrong, why someone so young was affected. I began researching to an even deeper extent when I took Physiology and I learned so much about this disease that I would like to share and inform others on (Credibility). During this presentation I will discuss what causes Lymphoma on a cellular level, what common symptoms of the disease are, and how it is treated (Preview of Main Points).
I. Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is cancer of the lymphatic system (MayoClinic.org).
A. This disease compromises your body’s ability to fight infection.
1. Cells in the lymphatic system grow abnormally and can spread beyond the lymphatic system.
a. Cells are the basic building blocks
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