Bowel Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Treatment of bowel cancer
A
Surgery- open colectomy/local resection/stoma surgery
Medication- biological treatment/radiotherapy/chemotherapy
2
Q
Diagnosis of bowel cancer
A
Ask about family history
MRI scan
Colonoscopy- biopsy
Digital rectal examination
3
Q
Emotional impacts
A
Worrying
Uncertain about future
Anger
Depression
4
Q
Social impacts
A
Social isolation
Increased contact with health professionals
Strengthen relationships
Lack of contact with friends/ work colleagues
5
Q
Bowel cancer
A
Starts in large intestine may be know as colorectal cancer
6
Q
Symptoms of bowl cancer (state 3)
A
Blood in stools
Changes in bowl habit
Abdominal pain
(symptoms are not specific, you may not have bowel cancer)
