- Malignancy, cytology results, and type of cancer markers, if available.
Malnutrition is a common co-morbidity among cancer patients, especially those with head and neck neoplasms. This might be a result of both the dysphagia symptoms and the emergence of chemotherapy and/or radiation side effects (Watanabe et al., 2019). Given his dramatically decreased body weight, dysphagia, malnutrition, and current NPO status, the patient may be experiencing esophageal cancer. Esophageal cancer is a condition in which the esophagus tissues develop malignant (cancer) cells. Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma is histologically identified by keratinocyte-like cells exhibiting keratinization or intercellular bridges under a microscope. Barrett esophageal mucosal adenocarcinomas often feature well- or moderately-differentiated tumors with well-formed papillary or tubular characteristics. The data at hand points to the possible diagnostic utility of CEA, Cyfra21-1, p53, SCC-Ag, and VEGF-C for esophageal cancer.
- How this is cancer diagnosed?
Esophagus malignancies are often discovered as a result of a person’s indications or symptoms. If esophageal cancer is suspected, examinations, testing, and a biopsy (a sample of esophageal cells) will be required to make the diagnosis (Uhlenhopp et al., 2020). If cancer is discovered, more tests will be performed to assist identify the severity (stage) of the malignancy.
- The key complications for which you must be watchful.
Patients with esophageal cancer, like the one in the case study described, may advance to developing chronic vomiting, aspiration pneumonia, and hematemesis if untreated (Watanabe et al., 2019). Squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma, depending on the extent of invasion, can both lead to esophageal rupture, which can present as hematemesis, melena, and excruciating chest pain. Finally, esophageal cancer has the potential to spread and be lethal.
- How you will manage this unique and very difficult patient concerning pain management, airway, cosmetics, and psychological concerns?
To control pain, a variety of analgesics, including opioids like morphine, and related substances, may be used continuously. A multidisciplinary strategy that includes tumor debulking, stent implantation and palliative radiation can be used to address airway blockage (Yang et al., 2020). The excision of the skin lesion has little effect on the patient’s survival due to the rarity of adenocarcinoma of the gastroesophageal junction metastatic illness to the skin, although it can be done for aesthetic purposes. Patients frequently have significant anxiety and stress levels, as well as depressive and psychosomatic symptoms, all of which may be controlled with the use of psychotherapy techniques like CBT.
- Which nutritional interventions would be important for this patient?
To enhance the patient’s nutrition, a licensed dietitian can consult with patients as well as their loved ones (Yang et al., 2020). Based on the patient’s dietary and nutritional requirements, the registered dietitian provides the treatment. Dietary modifications are designed to assist lessen the effects of cancer and cancer therapy. These adjustments could be made to the kinds and quantities of food consumed, as well as the frequency and style of meals.
References
Uhlenhopp, D. J., Then, E. O., Sunkara, T., & Gaduputi, V. (2020). Epidemiology of esophageal cancer: update in global trends, etiology, and risk factors. Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12328-020-01237-x
Watanabe, M., Otake, R., Kozuki, R., Toihata, T., Takahashi, K., Okamura, A., & Imamura, Y. (2019). Recent progress in multidisciplinary treatment for patients with esophageal cancer. Surgery Today, 50(1), 12–20. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00595-019-01878-7
Yang, Y.-M., Hong, P., Xu, W. W., He, Q.-Y., & Li, B. (2020). Advances in targeted therapy for esophageal cancer. Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy, 5(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41392-020-00323-3
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Your initial discussion post should be a minimum of 200 words and response posts should be a minimum of 150 words. Be advised that I grade based on quality and not necessarily the number of words you post. A minimum of TWO references should be used for your initial post. For your response post, you do not need references as personal experiences would count as response posts. If you however cite anything from the literature for your response post, it is required that you cite your reference. You should include a minimum of THREE references for papers in this course. Please note that references should be no more than 5 years old except recommended as a resource for the class. Furthermore, for each discussion board question, you need ONE initial substantive response and TWO substantive responses to either your classmates or your instructor for a total of THREE responses. There are TWO discussion questions each week, hence, you need a total minimum of SIX discussion posts for each week. I usually post a discussion question each week. You could also respond to these as it would count towards your required SIX discussion posts for the week.
I understand this is a lot of information to cover in 5 weeks, however, the Bible says in Philippians 4:13 that we can do all things through Christ that strengthens us. Even in times like this, we are encouraged by God’s word that we have that ability in us to succeed with His strength. I pray that each and every one of you receives strength for this course and life generally as we navigate through this pandemic that is shaking our world today. Relax and enjoy the course!
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Important information on Writing a Discussion Question
- Your response needs to be a minimum of 150 words (not including your list of references)
- There needs to be at least TWO references with ONE being a peer reviewed professional journal article.
- Include in-text citations in your response
- Do not include quotes—instead summarize and paraphrase the information
- Follow APA-7th edition
- Points will be deducted if the above is not followed
Participation –replies to your classmates or instructor
- A minimum of 6 responses per week, on at least 3 days of the week.
- Each response needs at least ONE reference with citations—best if it is a peer reviewed journal article
- Each response needs to be at least 75 words in length (does not include your list of references)
- Responses need to be substantive by bringing information to the discussion or further enhance the discussion. Responses of “I agree” or “great post” does not count for the word count.
- Follow APA 7th edition
- Points will be deducted if the above is not followed
- Remember to use and follow APA-7th edition for all weekly assignments, discussion questions, and participation points.
- Here are some helpful links
- Student paper example
- Citing Sources
- The Writing Center is a great resource