Gabales, Audrie Allyson H.

BSN 3F CS8 COLON CANCER CASE PRE

INTRODUCTION

Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or the rectum. These cancers can also be called
colon cancer or rectal cancer, depending on where they start. Colorectal cancer is the
third most commonly occurring cancer in men and the second most commonly
occurring cancer in women. There were over 1.8 million new cases in 2018. Colorectal
cancers (CRCs) are currently the third leading site of malignancy in the Philippines. The
incidence of CRC cases has escalated from 5,787 in 2010 to 9,625 in 2015. Historical
data estimate 3- and 5-year survival for colon cancer to be 38.1% and 33.9% and that
of rectal cancer 31.3% and 20.0%, respectively.

Objectives:
General Objectives
At the end of this case study the students will be able to obtain knowledge about
Colorectal cancer, nursing management, skills and attitude on providing care and
health teaching to the client.
Specific Objectives
A. Knowledge
● To define Colorectal cancer.
● To be able to know the pathophysiological basis of Colorectal cancer.
● To determine the signs and symptoms on the current health history and
other manifestations of the patient.
● To know laboratory and diagnostic tests the patient had undergone.
B. Skills
● Demonstrate communication skills in educating clients with Colorectal
cancer and their significant others.
● To better understand the medication given to the patient.
● To explain to the patient the cause or reason of having Colorectal
cancer, laboratory examination and drug administration.
C. Attitude
● To formulate a discharge plan and prognosis for continuous health care
even at home and recommendation for future further researches.
● To organize patient’s data to establish good background information.
● Identify therapeutic methods in caring for a client with Colorectal cancer.