Özet:

Colorectal cancer, the colon tumors in the intestinal segment extending from the terminal ileum to the anal canal, causes significant changes in the patients’ life activities. Colorectal cancer is one of the cancer types that cause morbidity and mortality across the world. Its incidence and mortality rates vary in different parts of the world, and many factors have been identified that are thought to be effective in its development. Patients diagnosed with cancer need a sustainable care from the first moment of diagnosis and during/after the treatment, including palliative care, assessment, symptom management, emotional and instrumental knowledge, and confidence. Moreover, it is asserted that the psychological support to the patients and education about the disease reduce the cancer-related stress and anxiety, improve relaxation skills, reduce the risk of recurrence, and can be beneficial in developing appropriate monitoring and screening behaviors. Nurses who are involved in the care and education of patients should have the necessary basic equipment in order to identify the existing conditions in the patient, apply the necessary interventions, and provide the necessary counseling to the patient and her family. The aim of this review is to review basic information about colorectal cancer, surgical treatment, and nursing care during surgery in the light of current literature.

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