Breast cancer 0.0 / 5 ? Health & Social CareUnderstanding health conditions and patient care pathwaysInvestigating diseaseSocial issues and welfare needsPIESFASAQA Created by: EllenwhoooCreated on: 05-05-16 14:48 What is it? Cancer of the breast 1 of 9 Symptoms change in size or shape of breast(s) discharge from papillum (s) rash or crusting around papillum (s) pain in breast or armpit change in appearance of the papillum(s) rash on or around armpit dimpling of skin on the breast change in colour of breast 2 of 9 Causes Age Previous diagnosis of breast cancer More dense breast tissue Previous breast lump Family history of breast cancer Particular genes (BRCA1 or BRCA2) Overweight Being tall Exposure to radiation to the chest 3 of 9 Physical impact on the indivdual Hormone imbalance Lack of interest in sex Scarring Hair loss to chemotherapy on the family Strains from lifting the person up Feeling tired 4 of 9 Intellectual Impact On the indivdual Lacks concentration at work or school Poor concertation Learn about Breast Cancer more On the family Out of school or work Responsibilities change at home 5 of 9 Emotional impact On the indivdual Confident about chances of beating it (95% caught early are cured but also depends on age) Anxiety/sadness/anger/afraid Depression On the family Stress Anxiety Overwhelmed Angry Can cope with theses feeling, may have to have support from counselling or a support group made by friends or people who are in the same position 6 of 9 Social impact On the indivdual Affect relationship with partner/family/friends ( positive or negative) Engage in health promotion activities related to breast cancer, e.g. Raising awareness Impact on intimate relationships On the family Make you and the person who has the cancer close Put tension because of the change of responsibilities Put a strain on your relationship Won’t be able to do hobbies because of being tired 7 of 9 Financial Impact on the indivdual May need to leave work salary affected (e.g. goes onto statutory sick) has to leave work and relies on benefits Car parking charges On the family May need to leave work to look after the person with the cancer Might be on sick pay Having to cope with using benefits to live 8 of 9 Treatments Surgery (mastectomy or breast-Conserving) Radio therapy Chemotheraphy hormone Therapy Bilogical therapy 9 of 9
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