Nanda Nursing Diagnosis

The cause of the Colon cancer is unknown. Diet and reduction in circulation time in the large intestine (flow front feces) that includes the causative factor. Appropriate precautionary instructions recommended by the American Cancer Society, the National Cancer Institute, and other cancer organizations. Risk factors for colon cancer : Age over 40 years. Blood in the stool. History of rectal polyps or colon polyps. Adematosa polyps or adenomas villus. Family history of colon cancer or polyposis in the family. History of chronic inflammatory bowel disease. Diets high in fat, protein, meat and low in fiber. Some groups recommend a diet that had the little animal fat and high in vegetables and fruits (eg Mormons, Seventh Day Adventists). Foods to avoid: Red meat. Animal fats. Fatty foods. Meat and fish fried or grilled. Carbohydrates are filtered (example: the filtered juice) Foods should be consumed: Fruits and vegetables, especially Craciferous Vegetables from the cabbage group (such as...

Colon is a muscular, tube-shaped organ located at the lower part of your digestive system. The organ has a key role in helping the body taking in nutrients, water, and minerals. It also helps in removing waste of the body in the form of stool. Colon cancer is the growth of malignant tumor in the tissue of the colon (in the inner wall of the organ). Colon cancer symptoms aggravate as the malignancy heads toward the later stage. The asymptomatic illness suddenly becomes filled with disturbing manifestations, particularly abdominal pain that is present even during the earlier stage of Colon cancer. It is important to note that most of colon cancer cases start as small, noncancerous clumps of cells known as polyps. By time some of these polyps could become cancers. Signs and Symptoms Slimmer size of feces Feeling of abdominal fullness or incomplete bowel emptying Abrupt weight reduction Abdominal flatulence Feeling of incomplete elimination of fecal matter or stool Feeling of need to thro...

Most colon cancers originate from small, noncancerous (benign) tumors called adenomatous polyps that form on the inner walls of the large intestine. Some of these polyps may grow into malignant colon cancers over time if they are not removed during colonoscopy. Colon cancer cells will invade and damage healthy tissue that is near the tumor causing many complications. Colon cancer is not necessarily the same as rectal cancer, but they often occur together in what is called colorectal cancer. Rectal cancer originates in the rectum, which is the last several inches of the large intestine, closest to the anus. Cancer symptoms are quite varied and depend on where the cancer is located, where it has spread, and how big the tumor is. It is common for people with colon cancer to experience no symptoms in the earliest stages of the disease. However, when the cancer grows, symptoms include: Diarrhea or constipation Changes in stool consistency Narrow stools Rectal bleeding or blood in the stool...