Teen Cancer and PositivePounders.com

WWW.POSITIVEPOUNDERS.COM
Teen Cancer
Awareness
for
#TeensLikeDrew

Question:
Who is Positive Pounders?
Answer:
Andrew E. Pounders is “Positive”, the son of Nurse Pattye
Anderson and co-founder of www.PositivePounders.com .
He was 19 and in college when he received a diagnosis of a
rare form of Hodgkin’s lymphoma (cancer) and succumbed
at age 24, after several rounds of chemotherapy, including
radiation, salvage chemo, and an autologous stem cell
transplant.

Question:
Who is Nurse Pattye Anderson, FNP, bc?
Answer:
Nurse Pattye Anderson, FNP bc is a board-certified
family nurse practitioner, and Spanish bilingual
consultant. She has earned a Bachelors degree in
nursing from USC and a Masters degree in nursing
from UCLA. She has a 1st Dan Tae Kwon Do Black Belt
and currently is a doctoral scholar of public health
epidemiology.

Question:
What activities does your organization do to raise
awareness for teen cancer and lymphoma?
Answer:
Currently, we participate in several half and full marathons throughout Southern
California, including Los Angeles & Long Beach (full) plus Pasadena Half, Malibu Half,
Santa Monica Classic. We participate in blood drives, volunteer with international
causes, promote our mascot and fitness videos on social media

Question:
What types of cancers occur in teens or
adolescents
Answer:
The types of cancers that occur in adolescents (ages 15 to 19) are a mix
of many of the types that can develop in children and adults. Cancers
seen in adolescents are not unique to their age group, but the most
common types are different from those most common in young children
or adults.

Common Cancers in Teens
1 Lymphoma
2 Leukemia
3 Thyroid Cancer
4 Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors
5 Testicular Cancer
6 Sarcoma (bone or soft tissue
cancer)
7 Melanoma
8 Ovarian Cancer

Question:
What is Hodgkin’s lymphoma?
Answer:
Hodgkin’s is one of several types
of blood cancers. Under a
microscope, it is characterized by a
special look of the cells. The cells
are called “Reed-Sternberg“ cells.

Question:
What is the difference in a blood cancer and
other cancers?
Answer:
Unlike a solid cancer that creates a tumor
in a tissue, lymphoma attack the person’s
blood and lymph nodes.

Question:
Do you have hashtags?
Answer:
We promote a few memorable social media hashtags:
#TeensLikeDrew
#iWill
#Annihilate
#TeenCancer
#iRunLA
#Marathons

Question:
I want to host an event - will you come speak
at our event?
Answer:
Positive Pounders / Nurse Pattye
Anderson, FNP bc may attend your event
by advanced booking.

Question:
Where can I learn more about teen and young
adult cancer?
Answer:
Learn more about teen cancer by visiting
the website links on the following page

Links:
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/caregiver-support/teens
https://teencanceramerica.org/
https://www.cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/young-adults-and-teenagers/resources-young-adults-with-cancer
https://www.cinj.org/education/cancer-sites-teens
http://13thirty.org/
https://www.teensunite.org/
https://stupidcancer.org/get-help/resource-directories/young-adult-organizations/
https://www.cancer.org/

Question:
It’s true young people experience cancer survival
differently from other age groups, correct?
Answer:
Yes. A survival analysis is a statistical process performed
by epidemiologists to determine the expected
prognosis after diagnosis or after starting a treatment.
There are many conditions that reduce a young
person’s chance of survival.

Question:
What type of items can I purchase that may
help sustain your mission?
Answer:
Our website lists and provides products like peacock
themed items, including stamps, picture frames, earrings,
jewelry, hair pins, romance novels, dog training and many
book titles, ornamental fans, novelty items, bath supplies,
gloves, keychains, clothing, manicure items, gifts cards,
masks - visit our website shopping page or inquire if
there is something specific you’re looking for.

Question:
Will you partner and collaborate to develop a
program with us?
Answer:
www.PositivePounders.com is always honored to
help develop programs. Please supply your email and
contact information by clicking here:
NursePattye@gmail.com

Question:
Is there a fee for PositivePounders.com to
participate in our program?
Answer:
Nurse Pattye Anderson, FNP bc
accepts an honorarium

Question:
What is an epidemiology?
Answer:
Epidemiology involves the study of public health
crises and examine disease trends which cause
individual level, local, epidemics and, worldwide
pandemics, like COVID-19. Specialists and analysts in
public health determine causation and have a vital
role in reducing death rates and improving survival.

Question:
What is an epidemic?
Answer:
This refers to conditions like: unintended
pregnancy, obesity, the flu, HIV, and teen
cancer.

Question:
What if coping with sadness and grief from losing
a family member to cancer is our concern?
Answer:
This is a common topic to discuss on an
individual consulting call or during a group
format.

Question:
Would you consider writing a chapter in our
book?
Answer:
Yes. Nurse Pattye Anderson FNP bc
welcomes writing and co-authoring
opportunities.

Answer:
On the PositivePounders.com site, we have a shopping cart for purchase order
management. Our jewels, gift cards, decorative face masks, plus sustainability
products for this program are also found on eBay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chinese-Carved-Peacock-Designed-Fragrant-
Hand-Fan-/281129484161
and on Instagram @PositivePounders
Question:
Where do I find your memorial jewelry,
products and program sustainability gifts?

Question:
Does PositivePounders.com handle a large volume of
speaking engagement or product orders?
Answer:
Large orders can be accommodated with
advance notice.

Question:
What if I cannot afford to send in a donation?
Answer:
Other things you could do to support our cause include:
• sharing and reposting our posts
• sending ideas from your events
• coming to cheer us on in person at a marathon
• help visit sick and shut
• create arts and craft gifts
• send in unwanted items for repurposing

Question:
Where do I find your mascot, if you have one?
Answer:
Our mascot, “Happy”, is found on
Instagram as @HappyBlackChowChow

Question:
I read Andrew Pounders survived Hurricane
Katrina, is that true?
Answer:
Yes, Andrew survived Hurricane Katrina
and Hurricane Rita. He was a resilient
person who experienced a lot in his
young life.

Question:
Does mass calamity, natural disasters, or hurricanes like
Hurricane Katrina cause lymphoma or cancer?
Answer:
Good question! This is a topic I welcome discussing at
a symposium or luncheon. Schedule a live meeting
with Nurse Pattye Anderson FNP bc by clicking the link
here:
https://www.pushhealth.com/practices/73960/new-
patients/panderson73

Question:
How can I tell if I have symptoms of cancer?
Answer:
Recognize the potential signs and symptoms of
leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma or cancer
Consult your doctor if any of the following signs
persist. Sometimes they are indicators of a
blood cancer

Common Signs and Symptoms of Cancer
Answer:
• Unexplained anemia
• Excessive bleeding
• Chronic fatigue
• Recurrent fever
• Unexplained back or bone pain
• Pain in the joints or bones
• Recurrent infection
• Swelling of lymph node‘s
• Weakness
• Easy bruising

Common Signs and Symptoms of Cancer
The signs and symptoms can result from several medical conditions. If any are
present and unexplained or persistent, please discuss them with your doctor.
If you want a set of labs and have difficulty reaching a doctor click here
https://www.pushhealth.com/practices/73960/new-patients/panderson73
or visit our sister website at www.SlenderImage.org

Question:
If you know someone with lymphoma,
leukemia or myeloma, please have them call
Answer:
1. UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA - (310) 825-9111
2. City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center in Duarte, CA - (626) 256-4673
3. Leukemia Lymphoma Society at 1-800-955-4572
4. Keck Medical Center of USC in Los Angeles, CA - (800) 872-2273
5. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA - (800) 233-2771
6. Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, CA - (626) 397-5000
7. Stanford Health Care-Stanford Hospital in Stanford, CA - (650) 723-4000
8. UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco, CA - (415) 476-1000

Question:
What if I want to know more about Pounders?
Answer:
Learn more about Andrew E. Pounders
by visiting our
www.facebook.com/positivepounders
Facebook page

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