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Pathophysiology Assignment: HTH 116

   

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Running head: COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING REPORT 1Colorectal Cancer Screening ReportNameInstitution
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COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING REPORT 2Introduction The report is about colorectal cancer screening. It details indications for screening,screening measures, risk factors, diagnostic and therapeutic measures after a positive colorectalcancer screening. The course of colorectal cancer pathology, poly-cancer, positive types ofcolonic polyps, and applicable follow-up measures are also captured in this report. Indication for Screening A polyp which is longer than one centimeter in diameter during sigmoidoscopy remains aclear indication of full colon examination because between 30 and 50 percent patients haveadditional polyps. Polyps lesions detected on barium enema might denote pseudo polyps,carcinomas or true polyps.The symptoms for screening may include an alterations in one’sbowel habits, such as diarrhea/constipation or even an alteration in stool’s consistency, whichlasts longer than 4 weeks. Another indication can be rectal bleeding or presence of blood in thestool. Also, persistent abnormal discomfort like gas, pain or crams are clear indications. Afeeling that one’s bowel does not empty fully is another indications besides fatigue/weaknessesas well as unexplained weight loss (Hamilton & Aaltonen, 2000). Screening Measures The screening must include a range of tests and offer alternatives and sharing decisionswith patients to improve rates of screening. This is based on offering choices in screening thathelp increase screening uptake. Thus no preferred/ranked order for screening. However,screening must maximize total number of individuals being screened. This will have the greatesteffect on reducing deaths due to colorectal cancer (Lynch, 2005). Risk Factors
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