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COLEGIO DE SAN JUAN DE LETRAN CALAMBA
School of Nursing
Brgy. Bucal, Calamba City
Case Study
On
COLON CANCER
Submitted by:
PANGANIBAN, DANICA D.
Submitted to:
Ms. Carol Alcantara RN, MAN

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I. INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY:
Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system. Rectal cancer is cancer of the last
several inches of the colon. Together, they're often referred to as colorectal cancers. Most cases of colon cancer begin as small,
noncancerous (benign) clumps of cells called adenomatous polyps. Over time some of these polyps become colon cancers. Polyps may
be small and produce few, if any, symptoms. For this reason, doctors recommend regular screening tests to help prevent colon cancer
by identifying polyps before they become colon cancer.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:
A change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool
Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool
Persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain
A feeling that your bowel doesn't empty completely
Weakness or fatigue
Unexplained weight loss
CAUSES:
Precancerous growths in the colon
Colon cancer most often begins as clumps of precancerous cells (polyps) on the inside lining of the colon. Polyps can appear
mushroom-shaped, or they can be flat or recessed into the wall of the colon. Removing polyps before they become cancerous
can prevent colon cancer.
Inherited gene mutations that increase the risk of colon cancer
Inherited gene mutations that increase the risk of colon cancer can be passed through families, but these inherited genes are
linked to only a small percentage of colon cancers. Inherited gene mutations don't make cancer inevitable, but they can
increase an individual's risk of cancer significantly.

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 COLEGIO DE SAN JUAN DE LETRAN – CALAMBA School of Nursing Brgy. Bucal, Calamba City Case Study On COLON CANCER Submitted by: PANGANIBAN, DANICA D. Submitted to: Ms. Carol Alcantara RN, MAN I. INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system. Rectal cancer is cancer of the last several inches of the colon. Together, they're often referred to as colorectal cancers. Most cases of colon cancer begin as small, noncancerous (benign) clumps of cells called adenomatous polyps. Over time some of these polyps become colon cancers. Polyps may be small and produce few, if any, symptoms. For this reason, doctors recommend regular screening tests to help prevent colon cancer by identifying polyps before they become colon cancer. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: A change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool Persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain A feeling that your bowel doesn't empty completely Weakness or fatigue Unexplained weight loss CAUSES: Precancerous growths in the colon  Colon cancer most often begins as clumps of precancerous cells (polyps) on the inside lining of the colon. Polyps can appear mushroom-shaped, or they can be flat or recessed into the wall of the colon. Removing polyps before they become cancerous can prevent colon cancer. Inherited gene mutatio ...
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