NCM 08 Bianca De Lumen

Cancer is a class of diseases characterized by out-of-control cell growth, and colon cancer forms when this uncontrolled cell growth initiates with cells in the large intestine.

Polyps Genes - the DNA type Genes - the family type Traits, Habits, and

 Diabetes acromegaly (a growth hormone disorder), radiation treatment for other cancers, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease all increase the risk of colon cancer.

Diarrhea or constipation Changes in stool consistency Narrow stools Rectal bleeding or blood in the stool Pain, cramps, or gas in the abdomen Pain during bowel movements Continual urges to defecate Weakness or fatigue Unexplained weight loss Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Iron deficiency (anemia) Abdominal pain and tenderness in the lower abdomen Blood in the stool Weight loss with no known reason

 A Colonoscopy - is a procedure where a long, flexible tube with a camera on one end is inserted into the rectum to inspect the inside of the colon A Barium Enema X-ray (Lower G series) - begins with the patient swallowing a special liquid that contains the element barium. After the barium lines the large intestine, an x-ray of the colon and rectum is taken. Tumors and polyps will appear as dark shadows on the x-ray. Others. Chest x-rays ultrasounds CT scans of the lungs, liver, and abdomen *to see how far the cancer has spread.

Surgery Chemotherapy Radiation

 keeping a healthy weight, exercising, increasing consumption of fruits, vegetables and whole grains while decreasing saturated fat and red meat intake. to limit alcohol consumption and quit smoking.

1. Constipation related to obstructive lesions. 2. Acute Pain related to tissue compression secondary to obstruction. 3. Fatigue related to anemia and anorexia. 4. Imbalanced Nutrition, Less Than Body Requirements related to nausea and anorexia. 5. Risk for fluid volume deficit related to vomiting and dehydration 6. Anxiety related to cancer diagnosis and surgery planning 7. Knowledge Deficit: the diagnosis, surgical procedure, and self-care. 8. Impaired Skin Integrity related to surgical incision (abdominoperineal), stoma formation, and faecal contamination of the skin periostomal. 9. Disturbed body image related to colostomy.