Objective:
To describe the trajectory from diagnosis to end of chemotherapy for colorectal cancer.
Methods:
Qualitative research developed in an oncology clinic in Curitiba / Paraná. Data collection occurred through narrative interview technique through life stories, from January to May/2011, with ten participants, adults of 35-60 years.
Results:
There were three categories: development,adaptation and experience of healing. In these, there was the abandonment of poor habits and concern for the family before receiving the diagnosis. However, inserting the disease in their daily routine adjustments were necessary to address the problems facing the treatment. At the end,many subjects felt good to return to their professional activities, and this correlated with the sense of autonomy that it was common before the disease.
Conclusion:
It was noted that reports of life possible to know the care, the experience and the feelings of the participants in an attempt to face positively the course of cancer.
Oncologic nursing; Colorectal neoplasms; Drug therapy; Adult health