bowel cancer Flashcards
1
Q
bowel cancer
definition
A
any malignant or tumor caused by abnormal or uncontrolled cell division
2
Q
bowel cancer
causes
A
family history diet genetics sun exposure smoking body weight
3
Q
bowel cancer
major symptoms
A
blood in faeces mucus in faeces change in bowel habits abdominal pain back passage pain weight loss
4
Q
bowel cancer
medical intervention
A
stage 1- colon surgery
stage 2- rectal radiotherapy/ surgery
stage 2/3- surgery/chemo
stage 4- too advanced chemo radio and biological therapy slow down cancer growth
5
Q
bowel cancer
lifestyle changes
A
stoma- openeing in the abdomen which allows waste to pass out of the body
lleostomy
colostomy - waste collected in external pouch
6
Q
bowel cancer
PIESF
A
p- less physical activity/ discomfort
i- increased knowledge of disease, lack of concentration
e- worry about treatement or denial
s- isolation from friends and family
