Cancer and Men’s Health: Prostate Cancer
Description
Information: 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.
Requirements:
1) Describe available preventive services that providers might recommend for patients at risk prostate cancer. (To assist you, review U.S. Preventive Services Task
Force. (2014). The Guide to Clinical Preventive Services: Section 2. Recommendations for Adults. Retrieved from http://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/clinicians-
providers/guidelines-recommendations/guide/section2.html)
2) Select TWO of the following factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Explain how these factors might impact decisions related to preventive services
and those associated with prostate cancer prevention.
3) Describe drug treatment options for patients diagnosed prostate cancer. Explain the short-term and long-term implications of these treatments.
4) Only references within last 5 years please, 2011-2016.
