Pathophysiology

Week 3: Discussion: Skin and Respiratory System Disorders

The initial post must include responses to all the questions in this discussion.

Ebook: Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 6e 6th Edition

Mr. J, age 42, is a construction worker in Las Vegas who lives with his daughter and grandson, Sammy. He recently noticed that a mole on his face seemed to be getting larger and darker. At first, he did not worry because he was in the sun a lot and assumed the change may have been caused by sunburn. After a month, not only was the mole larger and darker, but it appeared to be “bumpy.” His doctor diagnosed a malignant melanoma skin cancer following a biopsy of the nevus. Mr. J reports pain in his right shin that does not go away when he puts his feet up or sleeps.

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Discussion Questions

1. Relate Mr. J’s skin changes to the warning signs for malignant melanoma.
2. Discuss the normal progression of this malignancy. What is the significance of the bone pain that Mr. J is experiencing?
3. Discuss the treatment available for this patient and the prognosis for recovery.