Colon/Rectum

Definition Epidemiology

According to a database maintained by the World

The rectum is the part of the sigmoid take-off seen on imaging. On inter-imaging, the The natural history of colorectal
Health Organization, it is the second most common cancer cancer and the roles played by various
mesocolon elongates as the sigmoid's ventral and horizontal courses, respectively, on axial in women and the third most common cancer in men. risk factors in its etiology are
and sagittal views. Males have higher incidence and fatality rates than intriguing developments in our
This is a sigmoid take-off signal. With regular use of this marking during multidisciplinary females. understanding of the disease's genetics.
team deliberations for all patients, greater consistency in tumor localization will be

Inflammatory bowel diseases and

possible. The descending colon is frequently used to hold the stool, leaving the rectum At least two-thirds and possibly as much as 90% of
familial polyposis syndromes
colorectal cancers begin as benign, adenomatous polyps
empty. The descending colon eventually takes over, allowing stool into the rectum and produced a high risk of colorectal
lining the intestinal wall, while others enlarge, take on a
causing a desire to defecate. villous look, or include dysplastic cells being most likely cancer in affected individuals but
to develop into cancer. only account for a small portion

of the overall incidence of

colorectal cancer.

Intervention and Rationale

Disease Process Clinical Explain to the patient what colon cancer is and the possible

Modifiable Non- Modifiable When there is a simple mechanical Manifestation signs and symptoms.
To provide information and also the patient will understand about
Risk Factor Risk Factor obstruction, there is no vascular his or her case.
compromise. Ingested fluid and food, sistent abdominal Explain to the patient about the treatment plan.
Lack of physical activity discomfort and pain. To be able the patient will have enough information and of course the
Age digestive secretions, and gas accumulate over
Low fruit and vegetable patient will understand why she or he needs to undergo these
Family/Personal the obstruction. The distal bowel collapses, Unexplained weight loss.
Low fiber and high fat treatments.
history of bowel cancer while the proximal bowel expands. Because Weakness. · Administer chemotherapy agent as prescribed by the doctor.
diet
Overweight
the mucosal normal secretory and Fatigue. To treat the tumor in the colon to prevent the growth of the

absorptive functions are suppressed, the A feeling that your bowel tumor.
Obesity · Undergo surgical procedure because surgery is the primary
bowel wall becomes edematous and doesn’t empty completely.

treatment for colon cancer.
congested. As severe intestinal distention
To fully remove the tumor in the colon.
progresses and self-perpetuates, the · Advice the patient to take only the appropriate diet.
Nursing peristaltic and secretory disturbances To promote nutrition and healthy food habits.
Diagnosis worsen. The dangers of parchedness and Monitor the patient’s daily bowel movement and note the
Constipation related to bowel obstruction as evidenced by frequency, color and type of the stool.
movement are being expanded to include
To know if the patient is having constipation and diarrhea as possible
abdominal distention, infrequent passage of stools and associated strangulating impediment. side effects of the chemotherapy.
pain with defecation.