Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers
von Thye Peng Ngo
1. Assessment & Intervention
1.1. Oropharyngeal CA
1.2. Esophageal CA
1.3. Gastric CA
1.4. Colorectal CA
2. Basic Anatomy
2.1. GI system
3. Types of GI CAs
3.1. Oropharyngeal CA
3.2. Esophageal CA
3.3. Gastric CA
3.4. Colorectal CA (CRC)
3.5. Anal CA
4. Concepts
4.1. Cellular regulation
4.2. Communication
4.2.1. Tumor
4.2.2. Oral surgeries
4.3. Nutrition
4.3.1. Inability of food intake
4.3.1.1. Tumor or CA
4.3.1.2. Post-surgeries
4.4. Gas Exchange
4.4.1. Risk for aspiration
4.5. GI Elimination
4.5.1. Ostomies
4.5.1.1. Ileostomies
4.5.1.2. Colostomies
4.5.2. Complications from CA
4.5.2.1. GI obstruction
4.6. Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
4.6.1. Diarrhea
4.6.1.1. Complications from chemotherapy
4.6.2. Excess water and electrolyte loss from ileostomies