When undergoing concomitant chemotherapy and radiation therapy for anal cancer, patients often experience significant side effects, including grade 1 or 2 radiation dermatitis, pain, exudate, and diarrhea. This case study presents a grade 3 reaction complicated by complex medical conditions. In...

Purpose/Objectives: To assess cognitive function in individuals with colorectal cancer (CRC) and identify factors associated with cognitive effects. Design: Cross-sectional, comparative design. Setting: Midwest hospital. Sample: Men and women with (n = 50) and without (n = 50) CRC. Methods:...

Purpose/Objectives: To explore differences in cancer risk knowledge and colorectal cancer (CRC) knowledge among adults in Alabama. Research Approach: Telephone interviews were conducted using an 80-item questionnaire that included 14 demographic questions and 26 general questions regarding...

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) that has metastasized before being discovered, or reoccurs following surgery, remains a major treatment challenge. Trials have established the usefulness of antiangiogenic agents and new regimens in prolonging survival in patients with advanced disease. In the...