Environmental Influences on Cancer Development Discussion Forum
Answer the following questions.
- Breast cancer is prevalent in women from America and northern Europe, yet it is quite rare in women in developing nations. Explore factors that may or may not exist in these populations that may help account for this finding. Write about what you found.
- You have a client who has refused to have a chest radiograph taken because he has heard that it can cause cancer. He asks you what you think about it. What can you explain to him about radiation exposure and cancer?
You will need to respond to at least two of your classmates’ responses. Be sure to check this forum frequently so that you can be an active participant in the discussion.
Rubrics
| RUBRIC for discussion board for Pathophysiology | ||||
| Unacceptable 0 Points | Acceptable 1 – 5 Point | Good 5-7 Points | Excellent 8-10 Points | |
| Initial posting | Posts no assignment.Posts information that is off-topic, incorrect, or irrelevant to the discussion. | Posts adequate response with superficial thought and preparation; doesn’t address all aspects of the prompt. Repeats but does not add substantive information to the discussion. | Posts well-developed response that addresses all aspects of the task lacks full development of concepts. Posts information that is factually correct; Contributes valuable information to the discussion. | Posts well-developed response that fully addresses and develops all aspects of the prompt. Posts factually correct, reflective and substantive contribution;Contributes to discussion with clear, concise comments. Advanced discussion. |
| Follow-up posting that may be required | Posts no follow-up responses to peer’s work. | Posts shallow responses to the discussion (e.g., agrees or disagrees); does not enrich the discussion. Elaborates on an existing posting with further comment or observation. | Elaborates on an existing posting with further comment or observation. | Demonstrates analysis of others’ posts; extends the meaningful discussion by building on previous posts. |
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