The repercussions of colorectal neoplasms on the quality of life of patients

Abstract

Objective: To understand the main repercussions of colorectal neoplasms on the quality of life of patients. Bibliographic review: Measuring the quality of life of the person with colorectal cancer is important to see the completion of the disease and adherence to treatment. Considering that the neoplasm brings significant suffering to its bearer, the quality of life of this person ends up being affected. Diagnosed patients had a greater psychological impairment, evolving with anxiety, depression and a severe combination of depression and anxiety. In addition, another major problem is the use of collectors, equipment, changes in eating habits, performing body hygiene, clothing, resulting in changes in the daily lives of these people who have ostomy and, consequently, low self-esteem, social isolation. Efficient support from the health team is important to communicate bad news, with quality and emotional support, to provide guidance, to help that person and to confer trust and a more empathic relationship for a better prognosis of the disease. Final considerations: Thus, more studies on the subject are necessary to improve the quality of life of patients when diagnosed and to reduce the repercussions of neoplasms in the lives of these people.