Nursing III Module 1 Discussion –
Cancer Treatment Options
Mrs. Williams is a 27-year-old female diagnosed with breast cancer. She is currently in pharmacy school. She does not have children, but hopes to have them someday. She has been tested and has a genetic predisposition for this disease.
What treatment options does she have?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of those treatment options?
What would you tell Mrs. Williams if she decided to refuse treatment?
Mrs. Williams really wants to have children before she starts treatment. What would you educate her about? Why?
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Discussion on Nursing III Module 1 –
Treatment Options for Cancer
Mrs. Williams, a 27-year-old woman, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She is a pharmacy student at the moment. She doesn’t have any children yet, but hopes to have them someday. She has been tested and discovered to have a hereditary predisposition to this condition.
What are her therapy options?
What are the benefits and drawbacks of different therapy options?
What would you say to Mrs. Williams if she refused treatment?
Mrs. Williams is desperate to have children before beginning treatment. What would you educate her about? Why?
