Mrs Sunita Case Summary

- For Mrs Sunita’s case, the factors that contribute to her cancer are age, exposure to radiation, obesity, alcohol intake and genetics.

Firstly, she is 60 years old and is more likely to develop a cancer. Her immune system and the body’s defenses against abnormal cells will weaken and be less efficient, making her even more vulnerable to cancer. Most cancers develop in older people.

Secondly, exposure to high doses of chest radiation during childhood, can greatly increase her risk of developing cancer.

Thirdly, obesity can increase the risk of post-menopausal breast cancer. Having excess fat tissue can increase her level of estrogen. Obesity is due to the lack of physical activity. Thus, not maintaining a healthy body weight will increase