Transcript Colon Cancer Presentation at the Worcester Church

By: Stella Amoah, BSN, RN
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What is Cancer of the colon & rectum
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Abdominal Organs
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Causes of Colon Cancer
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Symptoms
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How to Detect Colon Cancer
Prevention and Treatment
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ACS estimates that about 141,210 new cases
and 49,380 deaths will occur 2011.
 Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause
of cancer deaths in the U.S.
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LIFE STYLE: Diet high in fat are believed to
predispose humans to colorectal cancer.
SMOKING
ALCOHOL: Colorectal cancer has been
linked to moderate drinking of alcohol(4 or
more drinks per week).
COLON POLYPS: Colon polyps develop when
chromosome damage occurs in cells of the
inner lining of the colon. When
chromosomes are damaged, cell growth
becomes uncontrolled, resulting in masses
of extra tissue (POLYPS).
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ULCERATIVE COLITIS and COLON CANCER:
Chronic ulcerative colitis causes inflammation
of the inner lining of the colon.
GENETICS and COLON CANCER
◦ Family History, about 15-20% of colon cancer is
HEREDITARY.
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Colon cancer can be present for several years
before symptoms develop.
Fatigue, Weakness, Shortness of breath,
Change in bowel habits, Narrow stool, Weight
loss, Cramps, Diarrhea, Constipation, Red or
Dark blood stool, Abdominal pain, and lastly
Bloating.
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Contact your physician as soon as you
observe any of the symptoms. Your physician
will determine the various tests you will need.
Diagnostic tests: Test for blood in the stool.
Enema x-ray.
Flexible Sigmidoscopy
Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, and MRI.
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SURGERY: The most common treatment for
colorectal cancer.
CHEMOTHERAPY
RADIATION
The use of chemotherapy and radiation
depend on how far the cancer has spread
throughout the body
Immunotherapy
Proton Therapy
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Increase in early screening
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Early removal of polyps during screening
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Education
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More Cancer Research
New Treatment Technology