Cancer Survivorship 2

Many cancer survivors report having some type of bowel issue after treatment of their cancer has ended. Annette Bisanz, Advanced Practice Nurse at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, says that it takes a lot more than eating probiotic yogurt every day to get the bowel moving normally again. In this lecture, Bisanz says that food, fiber, fluid, and medication all play a role and that teaching a patient how these all work together is the key to better bowel function.

Many cancer survivors report having some type of bowel issue after treatment of their cancer has ended. Annette Bisanz, Advanced Practice Nurse at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, says that it takes a lot more than eating probiotic yogurt every day to get the bowel moving normally again. In this lecture, Bisanz says that food, fiber, fluid, and medication all play a role and that teaching a patient how these all work together is the key to better bowel function.

People with cancer can experience diarrhea. But not all diarrhea is the same, according to Annette Bisanz, Advanced Practice Nurse at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. In this lecture, Bisanz begins by explaining the clinical definition of diarrhea and why assessing the causes contributing to diarrhea is so important.

People with cancer can experience diarrhea. But not all diarrhea is the same, according to Annette Bisanz, Advanced Practice Nurse at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. In this lecture, Bisanz begins by explaining the clinical definition of diarrhea and why assessing the causes contributing to diarrhea is so important.

Annette Bisanz, Advanced Practice Nurse at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, presents this lecture. Bisanz begins by explaining why healthcare professionals must treat all of the causes of diarrhea, not just the symptoms. She also discusses problems with diarrhea management and why diarrhea is often undertreated.

Annette Bisanz, Advanced Practice Nurse at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, presents this lecture. Bisanz begins by explaining why healthcare professionals must treat all of the causes of diarrhea, not just the symptoms. She also discusses problems with diarrhea management and why diarrhea is often undertreated.

More than 50% of cancer patients become constipated at some point in their treatment. Annette Bisanz, Advanced Practice Nurse at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, says that healthcare professionals must never underestimate the amount of stool the bowel can hold. In this lecture, Bisanz offers three clinical cases to help healthcare providers better understand the effects of constipation. Bisanz explains the causes of constipation and how to determine what a patient's normal bowel function should be. She also explains how to go about normalizing bowel function before starting the patient on a bowel maintenance program.

More than 50% of cancer patients become constipated at some point in their treatment. Annette Bisanz, Advanced Practice Nurse at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, says that healthcare professionals must never underestimate the amount of stool the bowel can hold. In this lecture, Bisanz offers three clinical cases to help healthcare providers better understand the effects of constipation. Bisanz explains the causes of constipation and how to determine what a patient's normal bowel function should be. She also explains how to go about normalizing bowel function before starting the patient on a bowel maintenance program.