Nursing measures for colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer care includes:

1. General care

(1) Patients with colorectal cancer have more frequent bowel movements after surgery, so they should pay attention to caring for the skin around the perianal fistula.

(2) People with stomas should pay attention to the cleanliness of the skin around the stoma. Do not use soap or irritating liquids. Apply skin protectants locally. Pay attention to the color of the stoma and the color, smell, and amount of excrement. If the stoma is pale, edematous, dark purple, overly protruding or sunken, or defecation is difficult, it should be treated in time.

(3) Guide patients to develop the habit of regular bowel movements, promote regular bowel movements, and avoid excessive accumulation of feces to prevent the ostomy bag from becoming too heavy and causing leakage.

2.Diet care

(1) A low-fat diet plus wheat fiber has been shown to reduce the risk of recurrence of colon adenoma. Patients with colon cancer should eat more white meat (chicken, fish, etc.), less red meat (pork, beef, etc.), and more vegetables and fruits.

(2) It is advisable to eat soft food and avoid crude fiber and fried food.

(3) Avoid smoking, drinking and consuming betel nuts. Pay attention to food hygiene and do not eat moldy food.