Discussion: Cancer and Men’s Health

Discussion: Cancer and Men’s Health

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The American Cancer Society estimates that by the end of 2012, more than 226,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 241,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer (American Cancer Society, 2012a; American Cancer Society 2012b). With such prevalence of women’s and men’s cancers, patient education and preventive services are essential. In clinical settings, advanced practice nurses must assist physicians in educating patients on risk factors, preventive services, and for patients diagnosed with cancer, on potential drug treatments. The clinical implications of women’s and men’s cancer greatly depend on early detection, which is primarily achieved through preventive services. In this Assignment, you consider the short-term and long-term implications of cancer and drug treatments associated with women’s and men’s health, as well as appropriate preventive services.

To prepare:

• Select a type of cancer associated      with women’s or men’s health such as breast, cervical, or ovarian cancer      in women and prostate cancer in men.
• Locate and review articles examining      the type of cancer you selected.
• Review the U.S. Preventive Services      Task Force article in the Learning Resources. Think about available      preventive services that providers might recommend for patients at risk of      this type of cancer.
• Select two of the following factors:      genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Reflect on how these      factors might impact decisions related to preventive services.
• Consider drug treatment options for      patients diagnosed with the type of cancer you selected including      short-term and long-term implications of the treatments.

Write a 2- to 3- page paper that addresses the following:

• Describe available preventive      services that providers might recommend for patients at risk of the type      of cancer you selected.
• Explain how the factors you selected      might impact decisions related to preventive services.
• Describe drug treatment options for      patients diagnosed with the type of cancer you selected. Explain the short-term      and long-term implications of these treatments.

– This work should have Introduction and conclusion

– This work should have at 4 to 6 current references (Year 2012 and up)

– Use at least 2 references from class Learning Resources

The following Resources are not acceptable:

1. Wikipedia

2. Cdc.gov- nonhealthcare professionals section

3. Webmd.com

4. Mayoclinic.com

Required Readings

Arcangelo, V. P., Peterson, A. M., Wilbur, V., & Reinhold, J. A. (Eds.). (2017). Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice: A practical approach (4th ed.). Ambler, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

• Chapter 33, “Prostatic           Disorders and Erectile Dysfunction” (pp.      527-544)
  This chapter examines the causes,      pathophysiology, and drug treatment of      four      disorders: prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate           cancer, and erectile dysfunction. It also      explores the importance of      monitoring      patient response and patient education.
• Chapter 34, “Overactive           Bladder” (pp. 545-564)
  This chapter describes the causes, pathophysiology,      diagnostic criteria,      and evaluation of      overactive bladder. It also outlines the process of           initiating, administering, and managing drug      treatment for this disorder.
• Chapter 55, “Contraception”           (pp. 959-970)
  This chapter examines various methods of      contraception and covers drug      interactions,      selecting the most appropriate agent, and monitoring patient           response to contraceptions.
• Chapter 56, “Menopause” (pp.           971-994)
  This chapter presents various options for      menopausal hormone therapy and      examines the      strengths and limitations of each form of therapy.
• Chapter 57, “Osteoporosis” (pp.           985-994)
  This chapter covers various options for      treating osteoporosis. It also      describes      proper dosages, potential adverse reactions, and special           considerations of each drug.
• Chapter 58, “Vaginitis” (pp.      995-1006)
  This chapter examines various causes of      vaginitis and explores the      diagnostic      criteria and methods of treatment for the disorder.

Holloway, D. (2010). Clinical update on hormone replacement therapy. British Journal of Nursing, 19(8), 496–504

This article examines the purpose, components, and administration of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). It also presents benefits, risks, potential side effects, and alternative treatment options of HRT.

Mäkinen, J. I., & Huhtaniemi, I. (2011). Androgen replacement therapy in late-onset hypogonadism: Current concepts and controversies—A mini-review. Gerontology, 57(3), 193–202.

This article examines the role of testosterone levels in the development of hypogonadism. It also explores health issues that are impacted by testosterone levels and the role of testosterone replacement therapy.