Case Study on Cancer, Pain, Treatment, and Medication Review

This case study examines cancer, focusing on neoplasia, its causes, and the associated lower abdominal pain experienced by patients. The report delves into the scientific basis of cancer cell propagation and the mechanisms behind metastasis. It explores various pain management strategies, including the use of non-opioid analgesics and opioids, analyzing their functions and effects. The study emphasizes the importance of technically sound writing, clear arguments, and a structured approach to present the problem and potential solutions, including a discussion of NSAIDs and their different perspectives. The case study also includes a bibliography with relevant sources on the topic.

Date submitted: Student name/evaluator:
Case study:
 Overall structure
 Unclear  Vague  Organised  Very well structured
 Demonstrates good theoretical knowledge on the problem presented
 Poor  Fair  Good  Very Good  Excellent
 Contains relevant information showing insight in the problem. The solution offered is
based on theoretical background and scientific analysis.
 Poor  Fair  Good  Very Good  Excellent
 Shows ability to plan and complete all parts of a written report that fit into the
requirements of reporting the case
 Poor  Fair  Good  Very Good  Excellent
 Meets the standards of technical writing:
 Poor  Fair  Good  Very Good  Excellent
 General aspects of the report:
 Poor  Fair  Good  Very Good  Excellent  Too brief overall
 Too hurriedly written  Report not set out in formal order  Poor spelling
 Poor grammar  Difficult to follow arguments: muddled, disorganized
 Personal comments/considerations (compulsory – 150 words):

In the first part, concept of cancer and cause and scientific cause behind it has been discussed,
which is good enough. Good attempt is being visible in this section as propagation of cancer cells
have been written in clear words. However, cause behind lower abdominal pain in patients with
cancer has been mentioned. Clear words and flawless writing is appreciable. In the second part of
this report, possible medication for reducing pain has been stated. In this portion, argumentative
content has been developed, which is good. In the last paragraph, function of Opioid has been
stated. This entire report has been made with appropriate sentences. On another hand,
Grammatically correct sentences are helping in understanding purpose of this report. This report
has been written by following technical formatting. After introducing the problem, solution has
been discussed. In addition, this report has developed arguments that support to understand
different perspectives of NSAID. However, structure could be more improved and specific.

Bibliography
Danta, M., Barber, D. A., Zhang, H. P., Lee Ng, M., Baumgart, S. W. L., Tsai, V. W. W., ... & Kerr, S.‐
(2017). Macrophage inhibitory cytokine 1/growth differentiation factor 15 as a predictor‐ ‐
of colonic neoplasia. Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, 46(3), 347-354.retrieved
from: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/apt.14156
Smout, M. J., Sotillo, J., Laha, T., Papatpremsiri, A., Rinaldi, G., Pimenta, R. N., ... & Giacomin, P. R.
(2015). Carcinogenic parasite secretes growth factor that accelerates wound healing and
potentially promotes neoplasia. PLoS pathogens, 11(10), e1005209.[online] retrieved on
9th may 2019 from:
https://journals.plos.org/plospathogens/article?id=10.1371/journal.ppat.1005209