The tumor is approximately 6 cm in size and has metastasized to nearby lymph nodes
The tumor is approximately 6 cm in size and has metastasized to nearby lymph nodes. Both her mother and her older sister died from breast cancer. She will be undergoing surgery to remove the tumor and affected tissue later today. Other treatments are planned in addition to surgery. Contribute to the discussion of additional therapies as noted below.
Ms. Jones is interested in exploring newer treatment options to help fight her cancer. Pick 2 newer treatment options (valid or experimental treatment options, not \”quack\” treatments). Describe how these options are thought to help fight cancer. Include mechanisms of action, likely benefits to the patient, common side effects, and other costs or burdens to the patient. Describe any precautions the nurse would need to take if caring for a patient receiving this therapy. Examples of newer treatment options include (but are not limited to) hormone therapy, immunotherapy, therapies designed to target specific genes, receptors, or proteins, nutrition therapy, gene therapy, and bacterial or viral therapy,
Try to keep your postings to 1 page. Include at least one reference for your posting. Your response should be thoughtful and scholarly. (APA 7th edition)
Requirements: 1 pages
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