Colorectal cancer: a nurse put a patient perspective
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The double stress of caring for an elderly relative and coping with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer proved to be a turning point in the live of a community nurse, who had to learn to be on the receiving end of nursing care. Nursing an ill mother made it imperative to keep her calm without upsetting her will ensuring the carer received the appropriate medical attention.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1999
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The importance of improving awareness of colorectal cancer
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The people in UK are not much aware of the colorectal cancer. Colon Cancer Concern (CCC), the UK's leading bowel cancer charity is undertaking the most comprehensive awareness campaign in the history of the disease and the charity.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2004
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Colorectal cancer
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A description is presented of the care and treatment which is given to patients suffering from colorectal cancer. The screening procedures and distribution of cancer in the rectum and colon are discussed.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2001
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