2804NRS Prostate Cancer Case Study: Concept Map and Explanation

This case study provides a comprehensive analysis of prostate cancer, exploring its key aspects through a concept map and detailed explanation. It begins by identifying and interpreting the patient's risk factors, linking them to the diagnosed disease. The study then outlines the connections between the etiology, cellular pathology, and pathophysiology of prostate cancer, further describing how the pathophysiology accounts for the patient's clinical manifestations, including symptoms like frequent urination, nocturia, and hip pain. Diagnostic tests such as digital rectal examination and MRI fusion are mentioned, along with treatment options like hormonal therapy and radical prostatectomy. The analysis also touches upon the role of genes like BRCA1 and the impact of factors such as age and ethnicity on prostate cancer development and progression. References to relevant research articles are included to support the analysis.