Situation: The client is a 50-year-old female teacher who was notified of an abnormal screening mammogram. Diagnosis of infiltrating ductal carcinoma was made following a stereotactic needle biopsy of a 1.5 x 1.5 cm lobulated mass at the 3:00 position in her left breast. The client had a modified radical mastectomy with lymph node dissection. The sentinel lymph node and 11 of 16 lymph nodes were positive for tumor. Estrogen receptors and progesterone receptors were both positive. Further staging work-up was negative for distant metastasis. Her final staging was stage IIB. Her prescribed chemotherapy regimen is 6 cycles of CAF after a single-lumen central line was placed.…
Just last year, my company set up a Breast Cancer walk that both brought recognition of this hardship and helped one of our fellow cadet’s mothers to keep battling through knowing there were hundreds of people supporting her. I was able to assist in the preparation of this event and help keep things in order the day of for a successful night filled with knowledge and fun. This was and still is a serious cause; Those who helped make it possible and attended the event gained a greater respect for each other. At the end of the night, I’m positive many people felt better about themselves for sharing their knowledge, gaining knowledge,…
Breast cancer is a disease that devastates so many women in our society each year. The catastrophic toll that it had on women in the 1800’s was much more traumatizing than it is today. Robert Shadle and James S. Olson give us a vivid picture of what breast cancer in the 1800’s was like in their essay entitled, “Dying of Breast Cancer in the 1800s.” The authors of this incredible essay describe the life of “Nabby” Adams, the daughter of John and Abigail Adams. The essay gives us a detailed account from the beginning to the end of Nabby’s fight with cancer.…
There are many different diseases that terrorize the human race every day. Of all of these sicknesses, one of the most devastating is breast cancer. Breast cancer touches all types of people all over the world each day. It is actually the second most common cancer amongst women in the United States. One in every eight women in the United States has some form of breast cancer and currently, the death rates are higher than any other cancer with the exception of lung cancer. Cancer is defined by the Merriam-Webster Online dictionary as “a malignant tumor of potentially unlimited growth that expands locally by invasion and systemically by metastasis.” Therefore, breast cancer is a disease of life-threatening tumors that continue to grow and invade the body, destroying all in its path. Although this is an accurate explanation of what breast cancer actually is, there really is so much more to it. Understanding Breast cancer at the cellular level gives us greater opportunities for treatment development as well as a better insight to what is actually happening in the body when afflicted with breast cancer.…
I will be going over one of them, hormone therapy. This type of treatment removes or blocks hormones and how they act. Using hormone therapy stops the cancer cells from growing. This is also used in early stage breast cancer and breast cancer that hormone dependent breast cancer. This treatment plan I wanted to look into more due to a coworker that has early stage breast cancer, also hers is dependent on hormones. It gives me some kind of heads up as to what she might be going through…
In the past few months, I have been working in the Breast Clinic at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI). The community served is women facing breast cancer. As health care professionals, we are included in the community as we share a common interest. RPCI contributes to the community by providing services to the population by researching and providing treatment for breast cancer.…
1. Describe the attitude you have toward technology. Describe at least two ways in which technology has affected your life. (2-4 sentences. 1.0 points)…
I’ve always been the active type and kept my body in shape throughout my youth. Healthy eating habits and an active lifestyle allowed me to feel confident for my future quality of life as an older woman. I never thought being diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer would be the determining factor of how the last days of my life would be. Stage IV, is the later or advanced stage, refers to breast cancer that has already spread to other parts of the body when it is first diagnosed (Bellenir 2009). This means I am no longer getting treated because a cure is no longer possible in my case. Although being diagnosed with cancer has cut my life short, my outlook and attitude towards life has never been more positive and fulfilling.…
We all know about cancer; but do we realise the amount of the daily struggles and treatment the patient goes through; and do we realise that not just the patient is affected but all those around them too. It is something that a someone will never get over, but everyone will just have to try and cope with it. I thought that cancer only affected sick or unhealthy people; yet my aunt was diagnosed with it. I mean, surely it was not real, right? Yes, yes it was real.…
Breast cancer will strike one in every eight American women. This makes it the most common cancer in woman. Approximately 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Of that number, 40,000 will die from breast cancer each year. (Journal of Environmental Health 2003)…
There are many different types of breast cancer. For example, breast cancer can begin in different areas of the breast like the ducts, the lobules, or in some cases, the tissue in between. In this essay I will explain the different types of breast cancer. I will also talk about the symptoms many women have when they get breast cancer. Then I will explain the treatments for breast cancer, and the alternative treatments.…
For many years, the disease of breast cancer has terrified women across America. Breast cancer is an internal tumor in the breast that is not easily noticeable to the naked eye. In the story of Abigail Adams we learn that 200 years ago cancer was simply a death sentence. When Abigail developed breast cancer, treatment could easily be as deadly as the disease. The advances in technology and numerous treatment options as well as educating women in early detection has greatly evolved over time.…
My mother has always told me that anything in life is achievable as long as I work for it. That was her life philosophy, even when she developed breast cancer. It was difficult watching her go through chemo-therapy, seeing such a strong-willed woman be sapped of her strength. I noticed the gradual changes; first the dark baggy circles under the lid of her eyes, then wrinkles began to settle in. It was as if she was aging at an accelerated rate, but little did I know, there was a war brewing within her. At the time, I was unsure of what was going on. I was still young, innocent, and naïve. I remember effortlessly pulling the hair from her head, as if it were some kind of game, and looking back at it now, it’s unbelievable how she was able to…
In 2010 my mom was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. I remember the day well; I remember feeling afraid and confused- but mostly confused, as I was promised that my mom would be okay- that she would just be sick for a little while. I remember being told that my three year old sister wouldn’t understand, so I wasn’t to tell her anything. I remember hearing my mom cry as she told my grandparents her diagnosis- I remember feeling helpless. Fast forward two years, and the cancer was finally beaten; my mom was crowned the victor, and I pushed any thought of cancer into a deep recess of my mind. My mom’s hair grew to her shoulders, she smiled more, and once again became the happy mommy of my childhood. Then it was Thanksgiving of 2015. She had…
“Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide and afflicts two of every three families.” (Zelman, M., Holdaway, P., Tompary, E., Raymond, J. & Mulvihill, M.L., 2010). Breast cancer is the most frequent diagnosed cancer in women. More than one million cases occur worldwide annually (Zelman, M., Holdaway, P., Tompary, E., Raymond, J. & Mulvihill, M.L., 2010). When it comes to breast cancer there are many areas that you should look at to understand, and be aware of. The areas are to know the cause and risk factors, prevention and detection, the effects on your health, and lastly your treatment options. We will cover each of these areas throughout this essay.…