CLASS NAME: PRIMARY CARE CHRONIC CONDITIONS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
LESSON 1: Oncology
DISCUSSION: Cancer
DISCUSSION POST INSTRUCTIONS:
Introduction
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to demonstrate advanced skills in the physical assessment, pharmacology, and nursing interventions in the treatment of various types of cancer. (CO7)
Discussion Guidelines
Initial Post
For your initial post, choose to discuss one of the following: skin, lung, or prostate cancer.
Summarize the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, physical exam, diagnostics, treatment, and prevention of your selected cancer type. Support your claims using reliable resources.
Cite your references using APA style.
Before attempting to complete your learning activities for this week, review the following learning materials.
Read the following in your Primary Care: Interprofessional Collaborative Practice textbook:
• Chapter 38, “Screening for Skin Cancer”
• Chapter 91, “Lung Cancer”
• Chapter 146, “Genital Tract Cancers”
• Chapter 221, “Interprofessional Collaborative Management of the Oncology Patient”
• Chapter 224, “Carcinoma of Unknown Primary”
The following selections discuss the pharmacology, interventions, treatments, and preventions for breast cancer:
• Breast cancerLinks to an external site.. American Cancer Society.
• Division of Cancer Prevention and Control. (2021, September 14). What is breast cancer?Links to an external site. CDC.
• Sui, A.L. (2016, February 16). Screening for breast cancer: U.S. preventive services task force recommendation statementLinks to an external site.. Annals of Internal Medicine, 164(4), 279–297.
o Access the PDF of the resource using the link provided.
The following selection discusses the pharmacology, interventions, treatments, and preventions for colon cancer:
Colorectal cancer causes, risk factors, and preventionLinks to an external site.. American Cancer Society.
The following selection discusses the pharmacology, interventions, treatments, and preventions for skin cancer:
• US Preventive Services Task Force. (2016, July 26). Screening for skin cancerLinks to an external site.. JAMA, 316(4), 429–435.
o Access the PDF of the resource using the link provided.
The book used for this class and for this assignment is cited here:
Buttaro, T., Trybulski, J., Bailey, P., & Sandberg-Cook, J. (2021). Primary care: Interprofessional collaborative practice (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.
Dains, J., Baumann, L., & Scheibel, P. (2019). Advanced health assessment & clinical diagnosis in primary care (6th ed.). Elsevier Mosby.
RUBRIC
CRITERIA EXPECTATION
Relevance of post Posts are consistently related to the discussion topic; posts bring readings into discussion, cite required texts appropriately, and demonstrate significant critical thinking related to the question or case.
Reference and support Uses at least two references to literature, readings, or personal experience to support comments.
Expression within the post Expresses opinions and ideas in a clear and concise manner with obvious connection to topic.
Mechanics Consistently uses grammatically correct posts with rare misspellings. Adheres to all APA guidelines, format, and requirements if needed.
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