title: Managing constipation in advanced cancer care.
abstract: Constipation is a common and debilitating symptom in patients with advanced cancer. If ignored, constipation will get worse. If left untreated, it can greatly reduce a patient's quality of life. An improved understanding of bowel function and knowledge of the recognised risk factors will lead to a greater appreciation of the signs and symptoms of constipation.
authors.affiliation: Morriston Hospital, Swansea.
authors.forename: Colin
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Perdue
mesh_terms: D003248:Constipation / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000451:nursing*; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000379:methods*