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B9 W6 C2 Gail Petterson, SAMMER SHEIKH, BREAST CANCER - Coggle Diagram
B9 W6 C2 Gail Petterson
Key words
mastectomy: surgical removal of the breast tissue
History
Breast lump 4 months ago
2 week wait system for breast clinic
Cancer identified at an early stage
feeling lonely and isolated
Wants to go back to work and is struggling financially
Married but may not feel well supported
Husband at work
Support: GP, charities, cancer care centre, sick pay, psycho-social support
Hospices for end of life care
Macmillan, Dove House
Treatment
mastectomy
Can have negative effect on body image especially for younger women
chemotherapy
Longer recovery period
Side effects:
Hypocalcaemia
Nausea
Weakness
Hair loss
Anaemia
Neutropaenia
Targets all fast replicating cells so many healthy cells die too
MDT reviewed decisions for her care
Many specialties involved, usually not GP
Decide most appropriate care
Refer back to GP
Reconstruction offered on the waiting list
May not want reconstruction
Waiting lists
Risky surgery
Age
Size difference
Pain and recovery time
Self acceptance
Learning outcomes
Importance of body image to a patients self esteem
Drugs used for cancer chemotherapy and common side effects
MDT cancer care
Major issues and experiences of a cancer patients journey
SAMMER SHEIKH
BREAST CANCER