Overview Even though Tanya has the breast cancer gene that puts her at risk, it

Overview
Even though Tanya has the breast cancer gene that puts her at risk, it does not necessarily mean she will ever develop breast cancer. In this assignment, you will evaluate the medical histories and breast cancer risks of Tanya’s friends, and estimate how they might reduce their risks. You will learn about the various genetic and lifestyle-related risk factors as well as prevention strategies for breast cancer.
Instructions
For this assignment, you will use the Patient Case Study Profile Form [DOCX] Download Patient Case Study Profile Form [DOCX]to evaluate four patient profiles and their medical histories. Refer to the resources listed in the What You Need To Know section.
Examine the four patient profiles and medical histories of Tanya’s friends, Mary, Paula, June, and Nora, with respect to their breast cancer risk.
Use the various resources presented this week to help you analyze the cancer causes for each profile.
Use the National Cancer Institute’s Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Risk Calculator ToolLinks to an external site. to estimate the patient’s risks of developing breast cancer.
Provide recommendations for each patient profile as to how they might reduce their cancer risk.
Enter your recommendations in the Patient Case Study Profile Form next to each patient profile.
Submit your completed document in the assignment area of the courseroom. All assignments are due at end of the week unless otherwise specified.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 2: Apply concepts of human biology to the social sciences.
Examine each patient profile and cancer risks.
Analyze each patient profile cancer risks and causes using provided resources.
Use the risk calculator to estimate each patient’s risk of developing breast cancer.
Recommend how each patient might reduce their risk of cancer.
Provide recommendations for each patient profile as to how they might reduce their cancer risk.
Enter your recommendations in the Patient Case Study Profile Form next to each patient profile.
Submit your completed document in the assignment area of the courseroom. All assignments are due at end of the week unless otherwise specified.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 2: Apply concepts of human biology to the social sciences.
Examine each patient profile and cancer risks.
Analyze each patient profile cancer risks and causes using provided resources.
Use the risk calculator to estimate each patient’s risk of developing breast cancer.
Recommend how each patient might reduce their risk of cancer.