QAPage

Samantha Alvarenga
5/22/2017
Period 7
Q&A Page: Colon cancer
1. What are my treatment options based on my diagnosis?
There are different options of treatment it just depends on your diagnosis. It depends on the stage
of your cancer and some treatments include one or more of the treatment options.
https://www.mycoloncancercoach.org/en-US/Your-Personalized-Treatment-Guide​ ]
2. Could treatment affect my sex life?
Both men and women often lose interest in sexual activity during cancer treatment, at least for a
time.When people are in treatment, things like worry, depression, nausea, pain, or fatigue may
cause loss of desire. Cancer treatments that disturb the normal hormone balance can also lessen
sexual desire.
https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/physical-side-effects/fertility-and-s
exual-side-effects/sexuality-for-men-with-cancer/treatment-and-desire-and-response.html
3. How will this treatment affect my daily life?
Cancer can affect every aspect of your daily life including relationships with your spouse and
children, your job, finances, and activities. Depression is a very common symptom among cancer
patients. It is alright to feel sad or anxious about your diagnosis but if these feelings are
overwhelming or interfere with your daily life, you may want to seek counseling. Talk to your
support system of family and friends. Let them know how you feel. Keeping a journal during this
time is also an excellent way to cope with feelings and thoughts.
http://colon-cancer.yoexpert.com/colon-cancer-daily-life/what-will-my-daily-life-with-colon-can
cer-be-like-1173.html

Samantha Alvarenga
5/22/2017
Period 7
Q&A Page: Colon cancer
4. Will I able to work, exercise, and perform my usual activities?
Most people with cancer notice that they have a lot less energy. During chemotherapy and
radiation, most patients have fatigue. Fatigue is when your body and brain feel tired. This
tiredness does not get better with rest. For many, fatigue is severe and limits their activity. But
inactivity leads to muscle wasting and loss of function.
https://www.cancer.org/treatment/survivorship-during-and-after-treatment/staying-active/physica
l-activity-and-the-cancer-patient.html
5. What are the risks and possible side effects of each treatment?
Radiation can damage normal cells, and sometimes this damage can have long-term effects. For
instance, radiation to the chest area may damage the lungs or heart. In some people this might
affect a person’s ability to do things.
https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/treatment-types/radiation/radiation
-therapy-guide/long-term-side-effects.html