Challenges faced with
end stage Cancer for
patients age 65 and
older.
Presentation by: Kiana Kelly
SOC 313: Social Implications of Medical Issues
Instructor: Martha Jennings
August 26. 2019
,Overview
Biological, psychological, and social changes that occur
western medicine and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) treatment
options
Physical, emotional, social, and financial toll of treatment options
Patient’s perception related to the disease on Thoughts, beliefs, and fears
The Patient’s perception related to role that culture (race/ethnicity,
religion/spirituality) plays in quality of life as the disease progresses.
Why it is important for health care workers to understand these perspectives
biases and stigmas associated with the disease
The needs of a person and their caregivers facing the end-stage of the disease.
emotional needs of the people within the micro level
Community based resources available
, Biological changes that occur due to
end stage lung cancer
Fluid build-up around the lungs
Obstruction or bleeding from the large airways
Symptoms due to brain metastases
A cough which won't let up
Shortness of breath
Profound fatigue
Pain
end stage Cancer for
patients age 65 and
older.
Presentation by: Kiana Kelly
SOC 313: Social Implications of Medical Issues
Instructor: Martha Jennings
August 26. 2019
,Overview
Biological, psychological, and social changes that occur
western medicine and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) treatment
options
Physical, emotional, social, and financial toll of treatment options
Patient’s perception related to the disease on Thoughts, beliefs, and fears
The Patient’s perception related to role that culture (race/ethnicity,
religion/spirituality) plays in quality of life as the disease progresses.
Why it is important for health care workers to understand these perspectives
biases and stigmas associated with the disease
The needs of a person and their caregivers facing the end-stage of the disease.
emotional needs of the people within the micro level
Community based resources available
, Biological changes that occur due to
end stage lung cancer
Fluid build-up around the lungs
Obstruction or bleeding from the large airways
Symptoms due to brain metastases
A cough which won't let up
Shortness of breath
Profound fatigue
Pain
