This case study aims to facilitate the development of competencies that reflect the role of the Specialist Cancer Nurse (SCN) in managing disease and treatment related care for a person at risk of or diagnosed with colorectal cancer across the cancer journey.
This case study recounts the experience of John, a 62-year-old male diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
The case study contains four sections:
- Reduce risk.
- Find the condition early.
- Have the best treatment and support during active treatment.
- Have the best treatment and support between and after active treatment.