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Discussion of The Patient’s relevant Data
Colorectal cancer is hereditary, especially for first degree relatives. Usually,
chromosomes contain vital information that can be conveyed down the generation line
(Munteanu & Mastalier, 2014). Parents pass damaged chromosomes to their children, which
consequently makes them develop colon polyps. It is through the acquired polyps that an
individual’s chances of contracting colorectal cancer are enhanced. As indicated in the case
study, Zata’s father was diagnosed with cancer, which implies that she may have obtained it
genetically.
Age is a significant risk factor in the acquisition of cancer. Usually, aging is
associated with the weakening of the immune system (Dulskas, Bagurskas, Sinkevicius &
Samalavicius, 2015). At forty-six, Zata’s genes designed to suppress illnesses may have
failed hence promoting the spread of cancer. Therefore, the poorly undifferentiated
adenocarcinoma tendencies witnessed by the patient could be as a result of her immune
system failing to contain the spread of cancer cells.
Moreover, Zata’s condition could be worsened by her dire mental status. As a
separated mother, the associated psychosocial factors could be altering her immune system
hence promoting cancer growth. According to Li, Gan, Liang, Li, and Cai (2015),
separation is associated with intense stress among couples. In the process, high amounts of
cortisol are secreted which consequently undermines the ability of white blood cells to
contain inflammatory processes (Li, Gan, Liang, Li & Cai, 2015). Therefore, Zata’s
inability to pass stool could be aggravated by her prolonged levels of stress.
Furthermore, Zata is unresponsive to medication due to her weakened immune
system. Despite being subjected to PRN medications, she still struggles with a high pain
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