Approach to Cancer Care Michael Addair R.N. Grand Canyon University NRS-410V Pathophysiology and Nursing Management of Clients' Health January 11, 2015 Approach to Cancer Care The second leading cause of death in the U.S. is cancer. Cancer is the uncontrolled cell growth, which then leads to unregulated cell division and in turn leads to formation of malignant tumors. These malignant tumors then invade near by body parts. Cancer can also invade other parts of the body through the blood stream and lymphatic system.
Pathology report reviewed w/ patient that confirmed cancer of breast. Patient referred to oncology. The range of codes that would be used for this patient would be Codes 140-239 because of the diagnosis of breast cancer. These particular codes are Neoplasms which are abnormal growths in normal tissue. 4.
The ultimate goal of radiation is to damage or kill the cancer cells without hurting the healthy cells. (http://www.webmd.com/cancer/what-to-expect-from-radiation-therapy) There are two types of radiation therapy. The most common therapy is called external beam radiation and it is the type that most people are familiar with. It works by focusing a beam of radiation directed at the specific area of the body that is affected by cancer. The other type of radiation therapy is called brachytherapy.
Part 1: Health Care Hall of Fame Museum Proposal |Description |Analysis (How does the development affect the current U.S. health care system?) | |1. 1900s, Surgery is now common |In the 1900s, surgery became more common. The most common surgeries |To prevent more mistakes being make during surgery, medical teams works together | | |performed were removing tumors, infected tonsils, appendectomies, and |to strategize ways to ensure safety during and after surgeries. With years of | | |gynecological operations.
Summarize and Respond Article: “An Immune System Trained to Kill Cancer” by Denise Grady Topic: Gene Therapy Journalist Denise Grady, strongly focused on the world of health and medicine, illustrates how the advancements in gene therapy have been a great aid against leukemia and how it can possibly lead to complete remission in patients. By removing millions of T-Cells from the patient’s body and adding new cancer fighting genes into them, doctors transfer the cells back into the body to perform an internal wash on the disease. Basically the gene therapists are programing the individual’s immune system to destroy the cancer cells within. Two out of three of the major trials presented in Grady’s article had very positive
(2004) Gynecologists’ attitudes regarding human papilloma virus vaccination: a survey of Fellows of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Infectious Diseases of Obstetrics and Gynecology 12(3–4), 127–133. Walboomers, J.M. et al. (1999), “Human papillomavirus is a necessary cause of invasive cervical cancer worldwide”.
Stem cell research offers many opportunities for developing new advanced medical therapies for many diseases. After reviewing the facts, one can come to the conclusion that the use of stem cells is the wonder drug of the century, one that will cure all diseases. While this might appear to be the case, there is one piece left out of the above description. Stem cells are derived from a developing embryo or fetus. There is no other place to find completely undifferentiated cells than in an undeveloped human.
The problem will be tackled in a comprehensive manner and it will address issues touching on cancer and its effects on the psychological well-being of the patient. Among the major things to be covered in this paper is an overview of cancer (what cancer means, the causes of cancer, and the different types of cancers), and the psychological impact of cancer on the patients. More emphasis will be on the psychological impact of cancer on the patients. Cancer Cancer is a type of disease that is characterized mainly by the out of control cell growth hence; it is the wild growth of unusual cells in the body. The cells (cancerous) that are associated with cancer are
Stem Cell Research Litigation The debate over stem cell research, and whether or not it should be made legal, is very complicated and long-standing. Stem cell research involves investigating whether or not embryonic stem cells can be used to potentially cure a number of diseases, including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and many others. The theory is that, since stem cells are able to differentiate into any other cell in the body, that they can be used to create healthy cells where once there were cancer cells, thus treating the disease. Stem cells have already been used to repair disease-ridden tissue successfully in patients (Neel & Silberner, 2011). However, there are many who oppose the use of embryonic stem cells in research, particularly among the pro-life community.
The role of expert system in nursing care and medicine Nursing care and medicine rely on expert systems to augment their professional ability to carry out their day to day patient care. In today’s patient care environment, many nurses are already technology junkies. Cipriano, 2011, p.289. states that "Technology is the greatest tool available to transform and innovate the delivery of nursing care". Solutions exist today that can eliminate repetitive and mundane tasks, accomplish regulatory work, provide more efficient use of space, improve the environment of care, provide access to resources, and thereby improve safety and efficiency.