[Solved]: Rectal Cancer Patient Information Patient: Leroy…

Rectal Cancer Patient Information Patient: Leroy Ethnocultural background: French-Canadian Age: 61 Leroy was recently diagnosed with rectal cancer. He had not been to a physician in the past 5 years until last month when his symptoms began. He wants to know why the fecal occult blood test was so important. What other questions may be asked during a screening for colorectal cancer? What bowel habit changes may have been indicative of colorectal cancer and why? Case Study Update: Leroy is in the office the next day for planning of colostomy placement. He brings his wife and they are very concerned about management of the colostomy. What type of stool will he expect from his colostomy and why? Case Study Update: Leroy is at the clinic for session 13 of 24 radiation treatments to the abdomen. The physician has sent him to see you because he is experiencing some side effects. What might you expect to find as you assess his abdominal area? Why do you expect these findings?