Module 2 Discussion 1

Each student must post, at minimum, one substantial thread (1-2 paragraphs) and two follow-up threads (several sentences). Of course you may participate as much as you wish. To post the one substantial thread, which answers the discussion questions, click on “Reply” which directly follows the questions. To post a reply to another student, click on “Reply” at the bottom of that student’s post. Also, be sure to post early in the unit, as this leads to more vigorous and interactive discussion. Failure to post during the first week of the Module will result in a 25 point loss. If all posts are made within the last 3 days of the Module, 50 points will be deducted. Posting only once or twice will result in a 75 point loss. Failure to make any posts receives a zero. I do want discussion and not just a series of unrelated postings, so please respond to each other in meaningful ways. Factual information within posts must be referenced using APA format. The required text and lecture notes should be your primary source of information for referencing. You may also use valid online sources as references, however, if the information from these alternate sources conflicts with course material, points will be lost. Course material is the final authoritative source. Additionally, each reference must be specific so that the source of the information may be reviewed. If a general reference is provided, points will be deducted. It is strongly suggested that you review the Discussion Grading Rubric prior to participating in discussions. The rubric may be found in the MY Grades link, on the left side of the screen, under the heading for each Module. As a reminder, you should also review the Assignment Rubrics, which are found on the Assignment submission page, prior to submitting assignments. Please address the 2 questions following the Case Study for discussion: CASE STUDY A routine mammogram showed a large mass in the right breast of Mrs. H., age 42. A biopsy confirmed the presence of a malignant tumor. Mrs. H. was concerned because her mother and an aunt had breast cancer. No metastases were detected at this time. A mastectomy was performed and a number of axillary and mediastinal lymph nodes were removed. Pathologic examination showed several nodes from each area contained malignant cells. Given this case was considered to be stage III, it was recommended that Mrs. H. have chemotherapy and radiation treatment following surgery and later have her ovaries removed to reduce her estrogen levels. Discussion Questions Other than the biopsy used in this case, discuss what other diagnostic tests could have been used to diagnose the cancer. Discuss the reasons why the axillary lymph nodes were removed and it was recommended that the patient continue with prognosis.