Master level Cancer Study - due this week

APA Style Study due due 7/10/14 Summary due 7/11/14 Week 2 Topic List: Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Leukemia, Melanoma Skin Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Intestinal Cancer, Testicular Cancer. Application: Cancer Case Study (Due by Thursday by 6pm cst/US) To prepare for this assignment: Select a specific type of cancer, such as lung cancer. Conduct a literature review by finding at least three scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles about the pathophysiology of the cancer. Search the Medical Library, professional magazines, and Web sites for your information. Make sure you look for examples of case studies for this condition in order to gain insight into the structure and content of a case study. Study the structure and function of the type of cancer you are investigating by viewing an animation from the Cancer Atlas at [login to view URL] With this information in mind, write a 2- to 3-page case study about a hypothetical individual who has cancer. The case study should explain the disease process on a structural and functional level. Describe the critical factors that relate to the person’s condition, including: The type and severity of the cancer The person’s risk factors for developing the disease (genetic, environmental, lifestyle, etc.) How he or she manages the condition (i.e., frequent testing, alternative health approaches, significant decisions) The level of success derived from treatments and therapies. Also include the perspective of a family member or caregiver in your case study. How does the individual’s condition or disease affect the family member or caregiver? How does the family member or caregiver respond to the situation? Discussion Post 250–350 words (Due Friday by 6pm cst) Develop a summary of your case study, including the following: 1) The type and severity of the cancer 2) The risk factors(modifiable and non-modifiable) for developing the disease (genetic, environmental, lifestyle, etc.) 3) The management the condition (i.e., frequent testing, alternative health approaches, significant decisions) 4) The level of success derived from treatments and therapies