NURS 1538 Case Study 91 Colon Cancer

Case Study 91 Colon Cancer 1. What is a risk factor? Anything that statistically increases your chances of getting a particular condition. 2. Identify six risk factors for colon cancer. • Age over 50 years • Personal history of colon polyps or colon cancer • Familial adenomatous polyposis • Cancer elsewhere in the body • Family history of colorectal cancer • Personal history of inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease • Exposure to radiation or workplace chemicals such as petroleum or synthetic fibers • Immunodeficiency disease • Dietary influences: high-fat and high-calorie intake, low-calcium and low-fiber intake • Physical inactivity • Smoking: Some cancer-causing substances in cigarette smoke are swallowed and can cause cancer anywhere along the digestive system. • Heavy alcohol consumption • Ethnic background: Eastern European Jews have a genetic mutation called I1307K APC that predisposes them to develop colorectal cancer. • Diabetes mellitus (DM) has been associated with a 30% to 40% increased risk of developing colorectal cancer and a higher death rate after diagnosis. 3. Describe the American Cancer