Bowel cancer

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  • Created by: BeeWallis
  • Created on: 07-05-17 14:06
What are the symptoms of bowel cancer?
Pain in the abdomen, Blood in stools/faeces, looser/more watery stools, irregular bowel movements, more frequent bowel movement, bloating, lump hanging down outisde back passage, itchy back passage
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Which practitioners would be involved in care for someone with bowel cancer?
specalist cancer surgeon, macmillan nurse, anesthetist, pharmacist, oncologist nurse, radiographer, stoma care nurse, phlebotomist, haematologist
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What life style changes should somebody with bowel cancer make?
Eat less cured, processed meat, less red meat, more fish, more fibre, balance periods of activity with periods of rest, take prescribed medication, carry a toiletry bag containing wipes and incontence pads, attend support groups, attend medical check
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What are the emotional impacts of having bowel cancer?
Worrry about the future, fear about treatments, shock, anger, depression, confident about chances of survival and upset
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How could bowel cancer have a social impact?
social isolation, lack of contact with work collegues, increased contact with health professionals, strengthen realtionships, meet new people support groups
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How could bowel cancer have a physical impact?
Pain, Nausea and fatigue
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How could bowel cancer have a intellectual impact
Time of work, may find it difficult to concentrate, become knowledgeable on bowel cancer
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what are the causes of bowel cancer?
Diet, age, smoking, overweight and family history
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what are the medical treatments for bowel cancer?
radiotherapy, chemotherapy, colectomy
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