Posted: December 20th, 2016

Three complications of cancer

Genetic Alterations and Cancer: Approach to Care

Write a paper (1,250-1,750 words) describing the approach to care for cancer. In addition, include the following in your paper:

Describe the diagnosis and staging of cancer.
Describe at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment, and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the

rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric before beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

Rubric

Explanation of the Diagnosis and Staging of Cancers is Provided.

At Least Three Complications of Cancer are Identified With a Comprehensive Discussion of Available Treatments.

Provides Recommendations to Address Physiological and Psychological Side Effects of Care.

Textbook

1. Pathophysiology

Copstead, L. C., & Banasik, J. L. (2012) Pathophysiology (5th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier. ISBN: 9781455726509. (Available as eBook)

Review fundamental concepts from chapters 5 and 6.

Read chapters 7 and 11.

American Cancer Society (ACS)