Colon Cancer Colon cancer arises from the epithelial lining of the intestine. It may start as a benign polyp and become malignant. “It will invade and destroy normal tissue and extend into surrounding structures” (Hinkle & Cheever, 2014). The cancer may spread to other parts of the body; for example, the liver, peritoneum, and lungs.
Hypertension
Hypertension occurs when there is an increase in cardiac output or total peripheral resistance,