Betty - pathophysiology, diagnosis, aetiology and common treatment options for cancer. Betty has recently been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Pathological examination of biopsy from Betty's colonoscopy and excision reveal moderately differentiated Adenocarcinoma of descending colon, stage 3A (Duke’s C).
Discuss the following in relation to this case:
- Succinctly discuss the pathophysiology of cancer tumours in general (Approx 250 words)
- Discuss the pathophysiology of colorectal cancer disease in relation to Betty’s biopsy results (moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma grade 3) (Approx 250 words)
- Discuss ONE of the chemotherapeutic treatment available for Betty. Link your discussion to the relevant pathophysiology of Betty’s condition (Approx 250 words)