Authors

1. McCormick, Debra RN, CGRN, CNOR
2. Kibbe, Pamella J. MS, RN, CNP
3. Morgan, Sally W. MS, RN, CNP

Abstract

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the United States. It is third leading cause of cancer death in men behind lung and prostate respectively, and behind lung and breast in cancer deaths among women. More than 130,000 cases are diagnosed each year with over 56,000 of those patients dying. Six percent of the United States population will develop colorectal cancer in their lifetime.