This week, you will submit the final version of the poster you submitted last week, as well as a short video in which you present your theoretical research study and poster. Attach the final version of your poster.
Your textbook may be used as a reference. The APA format for your text is as follows:Jacobsen, K. H. (2017). Introduction to health research methods (2nd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Additionally, create and submit a presentation of your theoretical research study and poster.
Understanding Colorectal Cancer
Referenced from Jacobsen, K. H. (2017). Introduction to health research methods (2nd ed.).
What is colorectal cancer
Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning
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Treatment
Colorectal treatment depends on
Colorectal cancer is
various issues including;
also Known as bowel
or
• Size of the cancer
Rectal cancer.
• Location of the cancer
It’s the 2nd leading
• Stage of the cancer
cause
Of death in women and
Third in men.
The cancer starts as a
Growth in the inner
lining of the colon.
• If its recurrent or not
Symptoms of colorectal cancer
• blood in feces that makes
stools look black
• Changes in the bowel
habits
• Fatigue or tiredness
• Weight loss that is
unexplained
• Consistent pain and
bloating in the abdomen
• Red blood which is bright
coming out of the rectum
(Jacobsen, 2017)
• Iron deficiency more so
in men
• A lump in the abdomen
• Overall health of the patient
Risk factors for colorectal cancer
Old age
A diet that is low in fiber
High alcohol consumption
High animal protein diet
Smoking
A lack of physical activity
Having had breast or uterine cancer
Overweight and obesity
Stages of colorectal
cancer
Stage 0: it’s the earliest stage
when the cancer is still within the
Mucosa
Stage 1: this is the stage where
the cancer has grown through the
inner layer of the colon
Stage 2: the cancer has grown
through the walls but have not
reached the nearby lymph nodes
Stage 3: the cancer has invaded
the lymph node.
It has not however affected the
other body parts
Stage 4: the cancer has spread
through other parts of the body
Recurrent: even after treatment,
the cancer has returned
Conclusion
Though cancer has become
a threat in our lives, we can
control it. Living and eating
healthy will reduce the
chances of colorectal
cancer. On time screening
should be embraced which
means a possibility in
controlling the spread.
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