[[{"@type":["BlogPosting"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/palliative-care-for-colon-cancer\/#BlogPosting","@context":{"@vocab":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","kg":"http:\/\/g.co\/kg"},"url":["https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/palliative-care-for-colon-cancer\/","https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/palliative-care-for-colon-cancer\/"],"publisher":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/"}],"author":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/palliative-care-for-colon-cancer\/#BlogPosting_author_Organization","name":"Regional Cancer Care Associates"}],"inLanguage":"en-US","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/palliative-care-for-colon-cancer\/#BlogPosting_image_ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/nurse-pushing-elderly-man-in-wheelchair.jpg"}],"headline":"Recommended Palliative Care Practices for Colon Cancer Patients","dateModified":"2021-11-11T14:46:52+00:00","datePublished":"2018-08-30T13:51:57+00:00","description":"Going through colon cancer can take a toll on a patient\u2019s body and emotional state. Palliative care helps make sure the patient, and their family, is comfortable. Click to see the different types of palliative care options for those with colon cancer.","articleBody":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAugust 30, 2018\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\nWhile dealing with colon cancer, the palliative care team at Regional Cancer Care Associates is here to help make sure you or your loved one feels comfortable and supported every step of the way. The purpose of palliative care is not to cure cancer, but to help manage any symptoms and side effects.\nFor colon cancer patients, palliative care can mean anything from providing pain relief to assisting in the alleviation of anxiety and depression. Depending on the progression of the disease and the type of treatment a patient is receiving, palliative care protocols may be adjusted to accommodate each new need.\nCaring for Symptoms\nAfter colon cancer is initially diagnosed, the patient is likely to experience blockages, pain, problems with bowel movements, difficulties eating and feelings of worry, anxiety, fear and depression. Sometimes, medication and certain procedures can help address these physical and emotional symptoms, whereas other times, counseling and support might be what the patient needs to feel better.\nCare During Treatment\nEven though palliative care doesn\u2019t cure cancer, it can be used in combination with treatment. This is because most of the common treatment regimens for colon cancer involve chemotherapy, radiation and surgery, all of which can lead to uncomfortable side effects.\nThese side effects may include tiredness, weakness, hair loss, nausea, vomiting, nerve damage, pain, sores, skin reactions, upset stomach, loose bowel movements and more. If left untreated, these side effects can drastically reduce the patient\u2019s quality of life and compromise their ability to fight back against the disease.\nThis is where the palliative care team comes in. From helping to procure wigs to administering medication to developing an optimal nutrition program, palliative care specialists actively work to help patients and their families feel better.\nOther Types of Palliative Care\nPalliative care isn\u2019t just about physical symptoms. At RCCA, the staff works with each patient to make sure they\u2019re doing well emotionally, mentally, spiritually and even financially. Because cancer impacts many aspects of a person\u2019s life, palliative care often takes a multi-disciplinary approach.\nWhether a colon cancer patient is in the middle of receiving treatment or he or she has progressed into hospice care, palliative support is critical to the patient\u2019s well-being. Ideally, palliative care begins at diagnosis. Ask your own or your loved one\u2019s medical team about palliative care help today.\nwe are here for you\nFor more information or to schedule an appointment, call 844-346-7222. You can also schedule an appointment by calling the RCCA location nearest you.\nRELATED ARTICLES\nRegional Cancer Care Associates is one of fewer than 200 medical practices in the country selected to participate in the Oncology Care Model (OCM); a recent Medicare initiative aimed at improving care coordination and access to and quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing chemotherapy treatment.\n\u00a9 2022 Regional Cancer Care Associates. 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