Nursing care for rectal cancer patients receiving chemotherapy combined with radiation

Abstract

     This study was case study aimed to study and compare the nursing care of 2 patients with rectal cancer who received chemotherapy combined with radiation. Khon Kaen Hospital How to perform specific selection in rectal cancer patients receiving chemotherapy plus radiation. By collecting information from illness history, treatment, medical records, interviews, and evaluating health conditions, determining nursing diagnoses using the concept of patient assessment according to Gordon's 11 health models. Plan nursing action according to nursing diagnosis. Summarize and evaluate results.

     Results: Thai man, 37 years old, company employee. Come to the doctor's appointment to receive chemotherapy along with radiation. The diagnosis of CA rectum s/p Loop sigmoid colostomy was obtained by rectal prosthetic surgery. Treated with FOLFOX4 12 cycle chemotherapy combined with radiotherapy to reduce the size of the tumor. The doctor has me monitor my symptoms every month and take medicine continuously. Case study number 2: Thai man, 75 years old, an elderly person who came to a doctor's appointment to receive chemotherapy combined with radiation. Diagnosis: CA rectum s/p Loop sigmoid colostomy received rectal prosthetic surgery. Treatment was given with the chemotherapy drug Capecitabine 8 Cycle. The doctor considered radiotherapy. Continue to monitor symptoms according to treatment plan. Had surgery to open the artificial anus and have bowel movements through the artificial anus. Compare care for both cases There were differences in age and chemotherapy regimen and after chemotherapy both patients had hypersensitivity. Receive continuous care along with getting various conditions resolved quickly There is preparation before, during, and after giving chemotherapy and radiation. Makes the patient not have complications.