Case Study
BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Nursing
City of Malolos, Bulacan
A case study of a 60 years old female client who had a:
Left Breast Carcinoma
Submitted by:
BSN 3C Group 1
Agustin, Katherine G.
Alejo, Arlene
Azul, Emmanuel
Balingit, Sharmaine Crizza C.
Bantug, Ann Gene
Batongbacal, Roxette Joy C.
Buiza, Angelica Mae C.
Cabildo, Lady Lee DS.
Castillo, Sharmaine D.
Chavez, Kathleen C.
Chico, Rizzamae
Gumabon, Jerry Ann B.
Submitted to:
Clinical Instructors
I. Introduction
This is a case of client ER with an initial diagnosis of Left Breast Carcinoma. A 60 years old girl from Sto. Niño, Paombong, Bulacan who admitted at Emilio G. Perez Memorial Hospital last March 14,2012 at 3:00pm with a chief complaint “may makirot na bukol sa kaliwang dibdib ko” as verbalized by the client.
Breast cancer (malignant breast neoplasm) is a type of cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas; those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas. Breast cancer is a disease of humans and other mammals; while the overwhelming majority of cases in humans are women, men can sometimes also develop breast cancer. The size, stage, rate of growth, and other characteristics of the tumor determine the kinds of treatment. Treatment may include surgery, drugs (hormonal therapyand chemotherapy), radiation and/or immunotherapy. Surgical removal of the tumor provides the single largest benefit, with surgery alone being capable of producing a cure in many cases. To somewhat increase the likelihood of long-term disease-free survival, several chemotherapy regimens are commonly given in addition to surgery. Most forms of chemotherapy kill cells that are dividing rapidly anywhere in the body, and as a result cause temporary hair loss and digestive disturbances. Radiation is indicated especially
College of Nursing
City of Malolos, Bulacan
A case study of a 60 years old female client who had a:
Left Breast Carcinoma
Submitted by:
BSN 3C Group 1
Agustin, Katherine G.
Alejo, Arlene
Azul, Emmanuel
Balingit, Sharmaine Crizza C.
Bantug, Ann Gene
Batongbacal, Roxette Joy C.
Buiza, Angelica Mae C.
Cabildo, Lady Lee DS.
Castillo, Sharmaine D.
Chavez, Kathleen C.
Chico, Rizzamae
Gumabon, Jerry Ann B.
Submitted to:
Clinical Instructors
I. Introduction
This is a case of client ER with an initial diagnosis of Left Breast Carcinoma. A 60 years old girl from Sto. Niño, Paombong, Bulacan who admitted at Emilio G. Perez Memorial Hospital last March 14,2012 at 3:00pm with a chief complaint “may makirot na bukol sa kaliwang dibdib ko” as verbalized by the client.
Breast cancer (malignant breast neoplasm) is a type of cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas; those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas. Breast cancer is a disease of humans and other mammals; while the overwhelming majority of cases in humans are women, men can sometimes also develop breast cancer. The size, stage, rate of growth, and other characteristics of the tumor determine the kinds of treatment. Treatment may include surgery, drugs (hormonal therapyand chemotherapy), radiation and/or immunotherapy. Surgical removal of the tumor provides the single largest benefit, with surgery alone being capable of producing a cure in many cases. To somewhat increase the likelihood of long-term disease-free survival, several chemotherapy regimens are commonly given in addition to surgery. Most forms of chemotherapy kill cells that are dividing rapidly anywhere in the body, and as a result cause temporary hair loss and digestive disturbances. Radiation is indicated especially
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